No. 6,580 in French
iron
The French word "iron" translates to "will go" (first-person singular or third-person singular future tense of "aller").
In a sentence
Elle a repassé ses vêtements avec un fer à repasser.
She ironed her clothes with an iron.
In this sentence, 'fer' refers to the tool (iron) used for ironing clothes.
Le pont était construit en fer pour plus de solidité.
The bridge was built of iron for greater strength.
Here, 'fer' refers to the material (iron) used in construction.
Le cheval porte un fer à cheval pour protéger ses sabots.
The horse wears a horseshoe to protect its hooves.
In this context, 'fer' refers to the horseshoe, traditionally made of iron.
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