This is the 2622nd most frequent French word.
niger
In French, "niger" is not commonly used as a standalone word; it typically refers to "Niger," the name of a river in West Africa or the country bordering Mali, Nigeria, and other nations.
In this case, 'Niger' refers to a country in West Africa.
Niger est un pays situé en Afrique de l'Ouest.
Niger is a country located in West Africa.
Here, 'Niger' is used as the name of an important river in Africa.
Le fleuve Niger traverse plusieurs pays africains.
The Niger River flows through several African countries.
Here, 'Niger' refers to seeds from the plant Guizotia abyssinica, commonly called Niger plant.