No. 868 in French
séjour
A stay or sojourn.
In a sentence
Je vais profiter de mon séjour à Paris pour visiter les musées.
I will take advantage of my stay in Paris to visit the museums.
Here, 'séjour' is used to mean a temporary stay or visit somewhere, often implying a limited duration for a trip or vacation.
Nous avons un beau séjour dans notre maison, où nous pouvons nous relaxer.
We have a lovely living room in our house, where we can relax.
In this context, 'séjour' refers to a room in a house, specifically a living or lounging area designed for relaxation.
Un séjour à la montagne peut être bénéfique pour la santé.
A stay in the mountains can be beneficial for health.
Here, 'séjour' illustrates a temporary residence or period of time spent at a specific place, emphasizing the aspect of a purposeful visit.
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