No. 7,361 in French
oran
"Oran" is a proper noun referring to a port city in Algeria.
In a sentence
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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