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No. 2,044 in French

khan

"Khan" in French refers to a title historically used by rulers or officials in Central Asia, Mongolia, and the Middle East.

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  • Le khan est arrivé à la tête de son armée.

    The khan arrived at the head of his army.

    Here, 'khan' is used as a title for a ruler or leader typical of certain historical and cultural contexts.

  • Dans l'histoire, il est dit que le khan a conquis de vastes territoires.

    In history, it is said that the khan conquered vast territories.

    In this sentence, 'khan' is employed in a historical sense, referring to a tribal leader or monarch during conquests.

  • Je l'ai vu lire un livre sur le grand khan et ses voyages.

    I saw him reading a book about the great khan and his travels.

    Here, 'khan' denotes a specific individual often famed in history, such as Genghis Khan, indicating a focus on a notable historical figure.

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