This is the 6350th most frequent French word.
gironde
"Gironde" refers to a department in southwestern France named after the estuary formed by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.
In this sentence, 'gironde' refers to the Gironde department in southwestern France, contextually identifying a geographical location.
La région gironde est célèbre pour ses vignobles et ses plages.
The Gironde region is famous for its vineyards and beaches.
In this usage, 'gironde' describes something gentle or flowing, often applied to characterize nature poetically.
Les rivières girondes serpentent dans la vallée.
The gently flowing rivers meander through the valley.
Here, 'gironde' is used in its rare adjectival form, indicating beauty or charm in a poetic context.