No. 10,578 in French
manucuré
"Manucuré" means "manicured" in English, typically referring to well-groomed nails.
In a sentence
Le jardin, soigneusement manucuré, est un plaisir pour les yeux.
The garden, carefully manicured, is a delight for the eyes.
In this sentence, 'manucuré' describes the meticulous care applied to the garden, indicating a high level of aesthetic and detailed attention.
Ses ongles étaient parfaitement manucurés pour l'événement.
Her nails were perfectly manicured for the event.
Here, 'manucuré' directly refers to the result of the process of nail grooming, emphasizing the meticulous appearance of the nails.
Les pelouses devant l'hôtel sont toujours manucurées par une équipe professionnelle.
The lawns in front of the hotel are always manicured by a professional team.
In this instance, 'manucuré' metaphorically applies to the treatment of lawns, highlighting the specialized care taken to maintain their appearance.
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