No. 11,995 in French
timbres
"Stamps."
In a sentence
J'ai acheté des timbres pour envoyer des lettres.
I bought stamps to send letters.
Here, 'timbres' refers to postage stamps, demonstrating its usage in the context of sending mail.
Nous avons vu des timbres rares dans cette exposition.
We saw rare stamps in this exhibition.
In this sentence, 'timbres' refers to collectible stamps, highlighting its use in the context of collecting items.
Les timbres de sa voix sont vraiment agréables.
The tones of her voice are really pleasant.
Here, 'timbres' refers to the tones or qualities of a voice, showing its application in describing sound characteristics.
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