No. 7,022 in French
marten
The French word "marten" refers to a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, known for its bushy tail and silky fur.
In a sentence
La martre est un animal très agile qui vit souvent dans les forêts.
The marten is a very agile animal that often lives in forests.
In this sentence, 'martre' refers to the pine marten, a specific species of animal, as a subject in a statement describing its habitat and characteristics.
J'ai vu une martre traverser la route dans la campagne hier.
I saw a marten crossing the road in the countryside yesterday.
Here, 'martre' is used to describe an encounter or observation of the animal, emphasizing the individual within its noun classification.
Les martres jouent un rôle important dans l'écosystème de leur habitat.
Martens play an important role in the ecosystem of their habitat.
In this context, 'martres' is used in the plural form, indicating the species collectively and its ecological significance.
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