No. 1,898 in French
pompe
"Pompe" means "pump" in English.
In a sentence
J'ai utilisé une pompe pour gonfler le pneu.
I used a pump to inflate the tire.
Here, 'pompe' refers to a mechanical device used to move fluids or air, commonly a pump in this technical sense.
Les pompes dans la salle de sport sont intenses mais efficaces.
The push-ups at the gym are intense but effective.
In this instance, 'pompes' relates to a type of physical exercise, specifically push-ups in colloquial French usage.
À la fête, la décoration et la pompe étaient impressionnantes.
At the party, the decoration and grandiosity were impressive.
In this context, 'pompe' is used metaphorically to denote grandeur or ostentation, highlighting the elaborate nature of the setting.
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