No. 3,574 in French
jaguar
A large wild cat native to the Americas, known for its spotted coat.
In a sentence
Le jaguar est un animal magnifique vivant principalement en Amérique du Sud.
The jaguar is a magnificent animal living primarily in South America.
Here, 'jaguar' is used in a biological context as a noun referring to the animal.
Hier, j'ai vu un dessin d'un jaguar sur un mur, c'était impressionnant.
Yesterday, I saw a drawing of a jaguar on a wall, it was impressive.
In this sentence, 'jaguar' refers to an artistic representation of the animal, showcasing cultural appreciation.
Dans les années 1960, posséder une Jaguar était un symbole de statut social.
In the 1960s, owning a Jaguar was a symbol of social status.
Here, 'Jaguar' is not about the animal but is referring to a brand of luxury automobiles, demonstrating multiple meanings of the word based on context.
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