No. 10,598 in French
mascara
Mascara: Cosmetic used to darken, lengthen, and thicken eyelashes.
In a sentence
Elle applique du mascara sur ses cils pour les rendre plus longs.
She applies mascara to her eyelashes to make them longer.
Here, 'mascara' is used as a cosmetic product frequently applied to enhance the appearance of eyelashes.
Le mascara qu'elle utilise est résistant à l'eau.
The mascara she uses is waterproof.
In this sentence, 'mascara' refers to a specific product by describing one of its characteristics—being waterproof.
Je dois acheter du mascara avant la fête ce soir.
I need to buy mascara before the party tonight.
Here, 'mascara' is mentioned as an item someone plans to purchase specifically for a social event.
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