No. 3,010 in French
laine
Wool.
In a sentence
La laine des moutons est utilisée pour fabriquer des vêtements.
Sheep wool is used to make clothes.
In this sentence, the word 'laine' refers to the fibrous material obtained from sheep, highlighting its use in garment production.
Cette laine est très douce et agréable au toucher.
This wool is very soft and pleasant to the touch.
Here, 'laine' is described with adjectival qualities, emphasizing its texture and physical characteristics.
Ma grand-mère tricote un pull en laine pour l'hiver.
My grandmother is knitting a wool sweater for winter.
The word 'laine' is utilized here to describe the type of material used in the crafting of a specific clothing item.
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