No. 3,598 in French
kinshasa
"Kinshasa" is a proper noun referring to the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In a sentence
Kinshasa est la capitale de la République démocratique du Congo.
Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In this sentence, 'Kinshasa' is used as a proper noun to identify a geographical location, specifically the name of a city.
Je pars pour Kinshasa demain matin.
I am leaving for Kinshasa tomorrow morning.
Here, 'Kinshasa' is again a proper noun, emphasizing the destination of an action, showing its direct involvement in the context.
L'artiste célèbre a organisé une exposition à Kinshasa.
The famous artist organized an exhibition in Kinshasa.
In this sentence, 'Kinshasa' designates the city where an event, the exhibition, takes place, emphasizing the location in relation to the action described.
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