No. 11,013 in French
piliers
"Piliers" means "pillars" or "supports."
In a sentence
Les piliers du pont sont solides.
The pillars of the bridge are sturdy.
In this sentence, "piliers" refers to physical supports or columns holding up the structure of the bridge.
Elle est considérée comme l'un des piliers de l'équipe.
She is considered one of the pillars of the team.
Here, "piliers" metaphorically describes a key member or foundational supporter in the team dynamic.
Les piliers d'une bonne santé sont une alimentation équilibrée et l'exercice régulier.
The pillars of good health are balanced nutrition and regular exercise.
In this context, "piliers" symbolizes fundamental principles or essential components underpinning good health.
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