No. 2,615 in French
moulin
Mill.
In a sentence
Le moulin à vent tourne grâce à la force du vent.
The windmill turns thanks to the force of the wind.
Here, 'moulin' refers to a specific type of structure designed for grinding materials or harnessing wind energy, typically called a 'windmill'.
Il a visité un vieux moulin où l'on fabriquait de la farine.
He visited an old mill where flour used to be made.
In this context, 'moulin' denotes a mill, a place where grains are processed into flour, highlighting its usage as part of historic or traditional settings.
Dans cette région, il y a plusieurs moulins convertis en maisons.
In this region, there are several mills converted into homes.
The term 'moulin' here signifies buildings that were previously used as mills but have been repurposed into residential spaces, showing its application in architectural adaptation.
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