No. 10,161 in French
ibn
"Ibn" is not French; it is Arabic for "son of."
In a sentence
Ibn Sina était un philosophe renommé.
Ibn Sina was a renowned philosopher.
In this context, 'Ibn' is used as part of a name, signifying 'son of' in Arabic tradition.
Le terme 'ibn' est souvent utilisé dans les noms arabes.
The term 'ibn' is often used in Arabic names.
Here, 'ibn' is described generically, explaining its function in naming convention.
Dans certains contextes historiques, 'ibn' signifie 'descendant de'.
In certain historical contexts, 'ibn' means 'descendant of'.
The usage of 'ibn' illustrates its meaning and historical significance.
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