No. 1,347 in French
originale
"Originale" (feminine adjective) in French means "original" or "unique."
In a sentence
Elle porte une robe très originale.
She is wearing a very original dress.
Here, "originale" is an adjective that describes the uniqueness or distinctiveness of the dress.
Ils préparent un projet d’art vraiment original.
They are working on a truly original art project.
In this context, "original" means novel or innovative, emphasizing the creativity of the art project.
L’histoire originale du livre est captivante.
The original story of the book is captivating.
Here, "originale" refers to the first or primary version of something, specifically the story of the book.
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