No. 421 in French
league
In French, "lieue" (translated as "league" in English) is a historical unit of distance, roughly 4 kilometers or 3 miles.
In a sentence
Elle a rejoint une ligue locale de football.
She joined a local football league.
Here, 'ligue' refers to an organized group or association formed for sports competition.
Ils sont dans une autre ligue en termes de performances.
They are in another league in terms of performance.
In this context, 'ligue' is used as a metaphor to indicate a notable difference in level or category, often implying excellence.
La Ligue des Nations promeut la coopération internationale.
The League of Nations promotes international cooperation.
In this sentence, 'Ligue' refers to a formal international organization, showcasing its usage in political or global contexts.
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