No. 10,640 in French
millénaire
A millennium; a period of one thousand years.
In a sentence
Paris est une ville millénaire connue dans le monde entier.
Paris is a millennial city known worldwide.
Here, 'millénaire' as an adjective describes Paris as having existed for a millennium, highlighting its age and historical significance.
Le prochain millénaire commencera dans quelques décennies.
The next millennium will begin in a few decades.
In this sentence, 'millénaire' as a noun refers to the span of one thousand years, describing a specific future period.
Cette tradition millénaire est encore pratiquée aujourd'hui.
This millennial tradition is still practiced today.
Here, 'millénaire' as an adjective emphasizes the ancient and longstanding nature of the tradition.
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