No. 2,070 in French

santa

"Santa" is not a French word; it is English for "Santa Claus." In French, the term is "Père Noël."

In a sentence

Quand Santa arrive, nous préparons les cadeaux!
When Santa arrives, we prepare the gifts!
Here, 'Santa' refers directly to the cultural figure Santa Claus, embodying a festive and fun atmosphere.
J'ai vu une photo de Santa sur une affiche.
I saw a picture of Santa on a poster.
In this example, 'Santa' is mentioned as an image, highlighting his symbolic representation in media.
Santa est souvent habillé en rouge et blanc.
Santa is often dressed in red and white.
The term 'Santa' is used here to describe his characteristic appearance, emphasizing his iconic costume.

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