No. 2,669 in French

vegas

"Vegas" is not a French word; it refers to Las Vegas, a city in the United States.

In a sentence

Je vais à Vegas pour mes vacances.
I am going to Vegas for my vacation.
In this sentence, 'Vegas' refers to the city of Las Vegas, often used as a colloquial abbreviation.
Le spectacle à Vegas était extraordinaire.
The show in Vegas was extraordinary.
Here, 'Vegas' is used to indicate Las Vegas as the location of an event, emphasizing its reputation for entertainment.
Vegas est connue pour ses casinos célèbres.
Vegas is known for its famous casinos.
'Vegas' here stands as a symbolic representation of the city, highlighting its distinguishing features such as casinos.

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