No. 1,629 in French
tapis
"Rug" or "carpet."
In a sentence
Le chat dort sur le tapis dans le salon.
The cat is sleeping on the carpet in the living room.
Here, 'tapis' is used to refer to a floor covering or rug.
J'ai acheté un tapis pour ma chambre hier.
I bought a rug for my bedroom yesterday.
In this context, 'tapis' refers to a decorative or functional item placed on the floor.
Le tapis volant dans les contes est un objet magique.
The flying carpet in fairy tales is a magical object.
Here, 'tapis' is used in a metaphorical or magical context, as the concept of a 'flying carpet'.
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