No. 2,413 in French
sapeurs
"Sapeurs" refers to members of a Congolese subculture known as the "Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People," who express themselves through extravagant and stylish fashion.
In a sentence
Les sapeurs du Congo sont célèbres pour leur style vestimentaire unique.
The sapeurs from Congo are famous for their unique fashion style.
In this sentence, 'sapeurs' refers to individuals belonging to the movement known as 'La Sape', highlighting their distinct fashion and cultural expression.
Les sapeurs-pompiers ont été appelés pour éteindre l'incendie.
The firefighters were called to put out the fire.
Here, 'sapeurs-pompiers' combines 'sapeurs' with 'pompiers', meaning 'firefighters', a collective term for emergency services personnel specializing in fire-related incidents.
Les jeunes admirent les sapeurs pour leur attitude élégante et confiante.
Young people admire the sapeurs for their elegant and confident attitude.
'Sapeurs' in this context refers distinctly to the members of 'La Sape', illustrating their influence and cultural presence.
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