This is the 1710th most frequent French word.
sputnik
"Sputnik" in French refers to the Russian word for "satellite" or "companion."
In this sentence, 'Sputnik' is used as a proper noun referring to the historical satellite that initiated the era of space exploration.
Le satellite soviétique Sputnik a marqué le début de l'âge spatial.
The Soviet satellite Sputnik marked the beginning of the space age.
Here, 'Sputnik' acts as a symbol or representation of an event, emphasizing its historic significance in space exploration.
Dans l'histoire, Sputnik représente un moment clé de la conquête spatiale.
In history, Sputnik represents a key moment in the conquest of space.
In this context, 'sputnik' is more abstract, possibly referring to a personal satellite or a technological solution that metaphorically represents Sputnik-like innovation.