No. 541 in French

pièce

"Pièce" in English means "room," "play" (theater), or "piece," depending on context.

In a sentence

J'habite dans une petite pièce.
I live in a small room.
In this sentence, 'pièce' is used to refer to a room in a dwelling, emphasizing its spatial aspect.
Cette montre est une pièce unique.
This watch is a unique piece.
Here, 'pièce' is used to mean an individual item or object, in this case a unique creation or part.
Nous avons vu une superbe pièce de théâtre.
We saw a superb play.
In this context, 'pièce' refers to a theatrical performance or play, highlighting its artistic and cultural usage.

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