This is the 2622nd most frequent French word.
niger
In French, "niger" is not commonly used as a standalone word; it typically refers to "Niger," the name of a river in West Africa or the country bordering Mali, Nigeria, and other nations.
Here, 'Niger' refers to seeds from the plant Guizotia abyssinica, commonly called Niger plant.
Les graines de Niger sont utilisées pour nourrir les oiseaux.
Niger seeds are used to feed birds.
In this case, 'Niger' refers to a country in West Africa.
Niger est un pays situé en Afrique de l'Ouest.
Niger is a country located in West Africa.
Here, 'Niger' is used as the name of an important river in Africa.