No. 7,074 in French
mecque
"Destined place"
In a sentence
Paris est connue comme une mecque culturelle pour les artistes.
Paris is known as a cultural mecca for artists.
The term 'mecque' is used metaphorically here to indicate a place of great importance or attraction, similar to Mecca being of central significance in religion.
Cette ville est devenue une mecque pour les gourmets du monde entier.
This city has become a mecca for gourmets from around the world.
Used here to signify a central hub or a key destination for a specific group of enthusiasts, utilizing the figurative sense of the word 'mecque'.
La mecque des amateurs de jazz est située dans ce quartier historique.
The mecca for jazz enthusiasts is located in this historic district.
In this instance, 'mecque' represents the pinnacle or a highly sought-after destination within a particular domain or interest group.
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