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Le gratte-ciel
A masculine compound noun. Note that the plural is 'les gratte-ciel' (invariable) or 'gratte-ciels' according to modern spelling rules. It literally translates to 'scrapes sky'.
Examples in context
Ce gratte-ciel domine tout le quartier d'affaires.
This skyscraper towers over the entire business district.
La vue depuis le gratte-ciel est impressionnante.
The view from the skyscraper is impressive.
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