No. 11,646 in French
sacred
The French word "sacré" means "sacred" or "holy" in English.
In a sentence
Ce lieu est sacré pour les croyants.
This place is sacred to believers.
Here, 'sacré' is used to denote something revered and holy, specifically referring to a holy place.
Il est sacré de protéger notre environnement.
It is sacred to protect our environment.
'Sacré' here conveys the indispensable and fundamental importance of protecting our environment, viewed as a moral imperative.
C'était une sacrée aventure que nous avons vécue.
It was a heck of an adventure that we experienced.
In this sentence, 'sacrée' is used informally to intensify the noun 'adventure,' changing its meaning to a noteworthy or amazing adventure.
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