No. 10,662 in French
modestes
"Modestes" means "modest" or "humble."
In a sentence
Les moyens modestes des familles rurales permettent rarement de financer des études coûteuses.
The modest means of rural families rarely allow them to afford expensive education.
Here, 'modestes' describes the limited financial resources of rural families, emphasizing humility or simplicity.
Malgré ses succès, il reste toujours modeste et accessible.
Despite his achievements, he remains modest and approachable.
In this sentence, 'modeste' characterizes the individual's humble and unassuming personality.
Nous avons choisi des meubles modestes pour le salon, car ils correspondaient bien à notre style épuré.
We chose modest furniture for the living room as it fit well with our minimalist style.
The term 'modestes' refers to the simplicity and unpretentious nature of the chosen furniture.
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