No. 2,068 in French
sahel
The Sahel is a semi-arid region in Africa between the Sahara Desert and the savannas to the south.
In a sentence
Le Sahel est une région située entre le désert du Sahara et la savane tropicale.
The Sahel is a region located between the Sahara Desert and the tropical savanna.
Here, 'Sahel' refers to the geographical region in Africa marking the transition zone between the desert and savanna.
Les habitants du Sahel doivent souvent faire face à des défis environnementaux comme la sécheresse.
The inhabitants of the Sahel often face environmental challenges such as drought.
In this sentence, 'Sahel' is used to indicate the region's inhabitants and the specific challenges they endure.
La désertification au Sahel est une préoccupation croissante pour les écologistes.
Desertification in the Sahel is a growing concern for environmentalists.
'Sahel' in this case represents the region affected by ecological issues, highlighting its significance in environmental studies.
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