No. 7,017 in French
marlins
The French word "marlins" refers to "marlin," a large, elongated fish found in warm seas.
In a sentence
Les marlins nagent rapidement dans les eaux profondes.
Marlins swim quickly in deep waters.
In this context, 'marlins' refers to the marine animal commonly known as the blue marlin.
Il est fasciné par l'histoire des marlins dans la pêche sportive.
He is fascinated by the history of marlins in sport fishing.
Here, 'marlins' refers to the subject of sport fishing, emphasizing their role as a target in such activities.
Le musée présente une exposition sur les marlins et leur vie sous-marine.
The museum features an exhibition on marlins and their underwater life.
In this usage, 'marlins' refers to the species as depicted within the context of an educational exhibit.
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