No. 12,154 in French
venteuse
"Suction cup."
In a sentence
La venteuse dans le magasin de vêtements m'a aidé à trouver la bonne taille.
The saleswoman in the clothing store helped me find the right size.
In this sentence, 'venteuse' is used as a noun referring to a female sales assistant in a retail setting.
Elle est très venteuse aujourd'hui, alors prépare-toi pour les plages venteuses.
It is very windy today, hence prepare for windy beaches.
Here, 'venteuse' takes on the meaning of 'windy' in feminine form, describing conditions pertaining to the weather specifically in conjunction with beaches.
Le climat de la région venteuse est idéal pour les activités de plein air.
The climate of the windy region is ideal for outdoor activities.
In this case, 'venteuse' is used adjectivally to denote a windy region, emphasizing the favorable conditions it presents.
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