No. 335 in French
salle
Room.
In a sentence
La salle de classe est propre.
The classroom is clean.
'Salle' is used as part of the compound noun 'salle de classe,' meaning 'classroom,' to specify a type of room for learning.
Ils jouent au basket dans la salle de sport.
They are playing basketball in the sports hall.
'Salle' is part of the descriptor 'salle de sport,' indicating a venue designed for sports activities.
La salle était remplie d'invités pour la réunion.
The room was filled with guests for the meeting.
Here, 'salle' refers more generally to a room or hall used for a gathering, showcasing its flexible application depending on context.
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