No. 11,244 in French
pyramide
A geometric structure with a polygonal base and triangular faces converging to a single point.
In a sentence
La pyramide de Gizeh est une merveille architecturale.
The Pyramid of Giza is an architectural marvel.
Here, 'pyramide' is used to refer to a literal pyramid, specifically the famous ancient structure.
Il étudia la pyramide alimentaire pour comprendre une alimentation équilibrée.
He studied the food pyramid to understand balanced nutrition.
In this sentence, 'pyramide' is metaphorically applied to represent the hierarchical diagram referred to in nutrition studies.
La pyramide sociale explique la distribution des classes dans la société.
The social pyramid explains the distribution of classes in society.
Here, 'pyramide' signifies a conceptual model to illustrate societal structures or hierarchies.
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