No. 11,640 in French

sabot

A "sabot" is a wooden shoe or clog.

In a sentence

Le sabot du cheval est essentiel pour sa santé.
The horse's hoof is essential for its health.
In this sentence, 'sabot' refers to the hoof of a horse, denoting its anatomical function and importance.
Il a mis ses sabots pour travailler dans le jardin.
He put on his clogs to work in the garden.
Here, 'sabots' indicates wooden shoes or clogs, commonly used for practical footwear in rural or gardening contexts.
On dit qu'il a saboté le projet en dernier moment.
It is said that he sabotaged the project at the last moment.
In this example, 'saboté', derived from the noun 'sabot', metaphorically suggests obstructing or damaging efforts, highlighting its expanded use in figurative language.

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