No. 1,086 in French
kiev
"Kiev" is not a French word; it refers to the capital city of Ukraine.
In a sentence
J'ai visité Kiev pendant mes vacances et c'était magnifique.
I visited Kiev during my holidays and it was magnificent.
Here, 'Kiev' is used as a proper noun to refer to the capital city of Ukraine.
Le célèbre Poulet Kiev est un plat délicieux que beaucoup de gens apprécient.
The famous Chicken Kiev is a delicious dish that many people enjoy.
In this sentence, 'Kiev' refers to the traditional Ukrainian dish named after the city, showing a cultural connection.
Le motif de la céramique rappelle celui des artisans de Kiev.
The pattern of the pottery resembles that of artisans from Kiev.
Here, 'Kiev' identifies the origin of a traditional artistic pattern, representing cultural craftsmanship associated with the city.
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