No. 8,101 in French
towers
The French word "tours" means "towers" in English.
In a sentence
Les tours de la cathédrale sont magnifiques.
The towers of the cathedral are magnificent.
The term 'tours' here refers to architectural elements, specifically the towers of the cathedral.
Elle joue souvent à construire des tours avec des blocs de bois.
She often plays at building towers with wooden blocks.
In this context, 'tours' refers to toy constructions, symbolizing towers built during play.
Nous avons admiré les tours éclairées la nuit depuis la rive.
We admired the towers illuminated at night from the riverbank.
Here, 'tours' refers to tall structures, possibly a landmark or building features visible from afar, highlighting their aesthetic and illuminated appearance.
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