No. 10,165 in French
idole
"Idole" in French means "idol" in English, referring to a person or object admired or revered.
In a sentence
Mon idole dans la musique classique est Beethoven.
My idol in classical music is Beethoven.
Here, 'idole' refers to a person admired for their achievements in a specific field, emphasizing the idea of reverence.
Les jeunes considèrent souvent leurs célébrités préférées comme des idoles.
Young people often consider their favorite celebrities as idols.
In this sentence, 'idole' is used to describe someone who is admired or idolized by a group, typical in contexts relating to fame or popularity.
Dans certaines cultures, des idoles sont utilisées dans les rites religieux.
In some cultures, idols are used in religious rites.
Here, 'idole' refers to a physical object that is venerated or symbolizes divine or spiritual entities in cultural practices.
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