No. 10,238 in French
incursions
"Incursions" in English refers to sudden or brief invasions, attacks, or intrusions into a territory or domain.
In a sentence
Les incursions des explorateurs dans les terres inconnues étaient souvent dangereuses.
Explorers' incursions into unknown lands were often dangerous.
The word 'incursions' refers to exploratory entries into regions that are unfamiliar or uncharted. This usage conveys a sense of venturing and discovering.
L'histoire évoque des incursions militaires qui ont marqué cette région depuis des siècles.
History mentions military incursions that have shaped this region for centuries.
Here, 'incursions' signifies brief or sudden invasions, emphasizing the nature of the action as military and its historical impact.
Les incursions occasionnelles des touristes dans le village leur permettent de découvrir ses traditions.
The occasional incursions of tourists into the village allow them to discover its traditions.
In this example, 'incursions' is used to describe intermittent visits or appearances by tourists, portraying their interactions with the locale.
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