No. 1,842 in French
houlette
Shepherd's staff or leadership.
In a sentence
Le berger tient une houlette pendant qu'il guide les moutons.
The shepherd holds a staff while guiding the sheep.
In this context, 'houlette' refers to the staff used by a shepherd to guide sheep.
Sous la houlette du directeur, l'équipe a mené le projet à son terme.
Under the leadership of the director, the team completed the project.
Here, 'houlette' is used metaphorically to mean leadership or guidance.
La houlette sculptée exposée au musée démontre l'artisanat traditionnel.
The carved staff displayed in the museum demonstrates traditional craftsmanship.
'Houlette' refers to a physical artifact, specifically a carved shepherd's staff.
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