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No. 11,698 in French

selle

"Selle" in English means "saddle" (for riding) or "stool" (feces).

In a sentence

  • Je pose la selle sur le dos du cheval.

    I place the saddle on the horse's back.

    Here, 'selle' specifically refers to a saddle, an object used for riding animals such as horses.

  • Le patient a des troubles de la selle.

    The patient has stool irregularities.

    In this medical context, 'selle' refers to stools or excrement.

  • Le cycliste ajuste la selle de son vélo pour être plus confortable.

    The cyclist adjusts the saddle of their bicycle to be more comfortable.

    This usage of 'selle' pertains to the saddle of a bicycle, a seat designed for cycling.

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