No. 6,905 in French
lucerne
"Lucerne" in French refers to "alfalfa," a type of forage crop.
In a sentence
La lucerne pousse abondamment dans les champs.
The alfalfa grows abundantly in the fields.
The word 'lucerne' is used here as a noun referring to the plant 'alfalfa', commonly cultivated for animal fodder.
Nous avons visité Lucerne lors de notre voyage en Suisse.
We visited Lucerne during our trip to Switzerland.
The word 'Lucerne' refers to the city in Switzerland, demonstrating its use as a proper noun indicating a location.
J'ai appris que la lucerne était nutritive pour les animaux.
I learned that alfalfa is nutritious for animals.
Again, 'lucerne' is used to signify the plant 'alfalfa', this time describing its beneficial qualities.
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