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.
In a sentence
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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