No. 10,612 in French
maya
The French word "maya" refers to the **Maya civilization** or the **Maya people** of Mesoamerica.
In a sentence
Les traditions des anciens Mayas restent fascinantes.
The traditions of the ancient Mayas remain fascinating.
Here, 'Mayas' is used as a noun referring to the people of the Maya civilization.
Le maya est une langue qui a survécu à travers les siècles.
Maya is a language that has survived through the centuries.
In this sentence, 'maya' is used as a noun referring to the Maya language.
Dans la philosophie, le concept de 'maya' représente l'illusion.
In philosophy, the concept of 'maya' represents illusion.
Here, 'maya' is used as a philosophical term meaning illusion in philosophical contexts.
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