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No. 7,748 in French

sabres

"Sabres" in French means "swords," specifically curved swords.

In a sentence

  • Les sabres des samouraïs étaient parfaitement affûtés.

    The samurai's sabers were perfectly sharpened.

    In this sentence, 'sabres' is used as a noun in its standard form to denote an edged weapon carried historically by samurai warriors, emphasizing their sharpness and craftsmanship.

  • Les pirates brandissaient leurs sabres en menaçant les voyageurs.

    The pirates wielded their sabers while threatening the travelers.

    Here, 'sabres' is used as a plural noun to describe weapons wielded aggressively by pirates, highlighting their role in the threatening scenario.

  • Lors de la compétition, il démontra des mouvements précis avec le sabre.

    During the competition, he demonstrated precise movements with the saber.

    In this context, 'sabre' refers to a fencing weapon used in sport competitions, illustrating its role in a controlled and skilled activity.

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