No. 1,341 in French
nationales
"Nationales" (feminine plural of "national") means "national" or "relating to a nation."
In a sentence
Les compétitions nationales attirent l'attention de nombreux amateurs.
National competitions attract the attention of many enthusiasts.
In this sentence, 'nationales' refers to competitions organized at the national level, showcasing its usage as an attributive adjective.
Les journées nationales de l'environnement sensibilisent la population sur des enjeux importants.
National environment days raise awareness among the population about significant issues.
Here, 'nationales' describes special days that are recognized at the national level, exemplifying its use to denote events or occasions.
Les lois nationales doivent être respectées par tous les citoyens.
National laws must be respected by all citizens.
The word 'nationales' pertains to laws that apply throughout the nation, highlighting its role in describing rules or guidelines with country-wide authority.
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