No. 8,255 in French
washington
In French, "Washington" refers to the U.S. capital city or the American state; it is a proper noun and does not have a unique definition beyond its geographical significance.
In a sentence
Je vais visiter Washington la semaine prochaine.
I will visit Washington next week.
Here, 'Washington' refers to Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.
George Washington était le premier président des États-Unis.
George Washington was the first president of the United States.
In this sentence, 'Washington' refers to George Washington, the historical figure and first President of the United States.
L'état de Washington se trouve dans le nord-ouest des États-Unis.
The state of Washington is located in the northwest of the United States.
Here, 'Washington' refers to the U.S. state named Washington, showcasing geographical context.
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