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No. 7,361 in French

oran

"Oran" is a proper noun referring to a port city in Algeria.

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  • Oran est une belle ville en Algérie.

    Oran is a beautiful city in Algeria.

    The word 'Oran' is used as a proper noun, referring to the city of Oran in Algeria.

  • J'ai acheté des oranges à Oran lors de mon voyage.

    I bought oranges in Oran during my trip.

    Here, 'Oran' is still a proper noun, indicating the location where an event (buying oranges) took place.

  • Le port d'Oran est réputé pour sa richesse culturelle.

    The port of Oran is renowned for its cultural richness.

    In this sentence, 'Oran' is part of a phrase describing a specific feature, the port associated with the city.

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