No. 10,975 in French
perche
A "perche" is a pole or perch.
In a sentence
La perche est un outil utilisé pour atteindre des objets en hauteur.
The pole is a tool used to reach items at height.
In this sentence, 'perche' refers to the noun meaning 'pole', a long stick-like tool used for reaching.
Le poisson que nous avons pêché est une perche.
The fish we caught is a perch.
Here, 'perche' is used as a noun to denote a specific type of freshwater fish, commonly known as perch.
Il a sauté à la perche et a battu son record.
He pole-vaulted and broke his record.
In this case, 'perche' is part of the activity 'saut à la perche', which means 'pole vaulting' in athletic sports.
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