No. 10,218 in French
incarnaient
"Embodied" or "personified."
In a sentence
Les héros du roman incarnaient les valeurs d'honneur et de courage.
The heroes of the novel embodied the values of honor and courage.
Here, 'incarnaient' is used to indicate that the traits of honor and courage were represented by the novel's heroes, highlighting their symbolic representation.
Ces dessins incarnaient parfaitement l'esprit de l'époque.
These drawings perfectly embodied the spirit of the era.
In this sentence, 'incarnaient' is utilized to show that the drawings symbolized or represented the essence of the historical period mentioned, capturing its characteristics.
Dans leur danse, les artistes incarnaient la liberté et la passion.
In their dance, the artists embodied freedom and passion.
The usage of 'incarnaient' in this context describes the artists demonstrating or personifying the qualities of freedom and passion through their performance.
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