No. 4,617 in French
nocturne
"Nocturne" is a French word meaning "relating to the night" or "nighttime."
In a sentence
La promenade nocturne était paisible.
The nighttime stroll was peaceful.
The adjective 'nocturne' is used to describe the stroll, indicating that it happened during the night.
Elle a joué une nocturne de Chopin.
She played a nocturne by Chopin.
The noun 'nocturne' refers to a musical composition that evokes the nighttime.
Le paysage nocturne est magnifique.
The nighttime landscape is magnificent.
The adjective 'nocturne' is used to describe the landscape, emphasizing its characteristics as observed during the night.
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