No. 5,023 in French

thermomètre

Instrument used to measure temperature.

In a sentence

J'ai acheté un thermomètre pour mesurer la température de la pièce.
I bought a thermometer to measure the room's temperature.
The word "thermomètre" is used as a noun to denote an item, specifically an instrument used for measuring temperature.
Le thermomètre est cassé, donc nous ne pouvons pas vérifier la fièvre.
The thermometer is broken, so we cannot check the fever.
Here, "thermomètre" again acts as a noun, referring to a measuring device for body temperature in the context of personal health.
On utilise un thermomètre électronique pour une lecture plus précise.
An electronic thermometer is used for more accurate reading.
In this sentence, "thermomètre" specifies the type of instrument being used, highlighting its electronic functionality.

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