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No. 7,840 in French

seule

"Seule" means "alone" or "only" (feminine singular).

In a sentence

  • Elle est seule chez elle ce soir.

    She is alone at home this evening.

    'Seule' is used as an adjective describing the state of someone being alone, reflecting solitude or lack of company.

  • C'est la seule solution possible.

    This is the only possible solution.

    'Seule' here functions as an adjective meaning 'sole' or 'only', used to highlight exclusivity or singularity.

  • Elle a marché seule dans le parc.

    She walked alone in the park.

    'Seule' again acts as an adjective, describing the manner in which the action is performed, emphasizing that no one accompanied the subject during this activity.

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