No. 12,184 in French
vikings
"Vikings" in French refers to seafaring Scandinavian warriors and explorers from the late 8th to early 11th centuries.
In a sentence
Les Vikings naviguaient sur des navires appelés drakkars.
The Vikings sailed on ships called longships.
Here, 'Vikings' refers to the group of Scandinavian explorers and warriors from history.
Ce film raconte une histoire fascinante sur les Vikings et leur culture.
This movie tells a fascinating story about the Vikings and their culture.
In this usage, 'Vikings' signifies the historical and fictional depiction of the Norse people.
Il s'habille comme un Viking pour la fête costumée demain.
He dresses like a Viking for the costume party tomorrow.
Here, 'Viking' is used metaphorically to represent a costume or style inspired by the Norse individuals.
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