No. 7,972 in French
sun
The French word for "sun" is "soleil," meaning the star that provides light and warmth to Earth.
In a sentence
Le soleil brille dans le ciel.
The sun is shining in the sky.
Here, 'soleil' refers to the sun as the celestial star providing light and warmth.
Hier soir, nous avons vu un coucher de soleil magnifique.
Last night, we saw a magnificent sunset.
In this context, 'soleil' is part of the phrase 'coucher de soleil,' which refers to the event of the sun setting.
En été, il y a beaucoup de soleil.
In the summer, there is plenty of sunshine.
Here, 'soleil' denotes general sunlight or sunny weather, highlighting its impact on the season.
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