No. 7,766 in French
sambre
"Sambre" is the name of a river in Belgium and France.
In a sentence
La Sambre traverse plusieurs villes pittoresques en Belgique.
The Sambre flows through several picturesque towns in Belgium.
In this sentence 'Sambre' refers to a river in Belgium, demonstrating its proper noun usage as a geographical landmark.
Un calme surnaturel régnait sur les berges de la Sambre au crépuscule.
A supernatural calm prevailed on the banks of the Sambre at dusk.
Here, 'Sambre' again refers to the river, emphasizing its natural context and scenic atmosphere during a time of day.
La poésie locale s'inspire souvent des histoires et légendes de la Sambre.
Local poetry often draws inspiration from the stories and legends of the Sambre.
This sentence uses 'Sambre' symbolically, reflecting cultural or literary significance attributed to the geographical feature.
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