No. 6,237 in Polish

belle

The word "belle" is not Polish; it is French and means "beautiful" (feminine) or a "beautiful woman."

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Ta mała wioska jest bardzo urocza wiosną – wygląda jak belle posąg na tle kwitnących drzew.
This small village is very charming in spring—it looks like a beautiful statue against the backdrop of blooming trees.
Here, 'belle' is employed metaphorically to describe the aesthetically pleasing imagery of the village as comparable to beauty.
Czy nie uważasz, że to belle sukienka idealnie pasuje na tę okazję?
Don't you think this beautiful dress is perfect for this occasion?
In this sentence, 'belle' is used as an attribute, reflecting admiration for the aesthetic quality of the dress.
Podczas koncertu artystka zaśpiewała belle melancholijną balladę, która poruszyła każdego słuchacza.
During the concert, the artist sang a beautiful melancholic ballad that touched every listener.
In this context, 'belle' highlights the emotional and artistic beauty of the song's performance, enhancing its impact.

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