This is the 602nd most frequent Danish word.
etape
A stage or leg of a journey, race, or process.
Here, 'etape' is used metaphorically to denote a step or phase in a project.
Vi har netop afsluttet første etape af projektet.
We have just completed the first stage of the project.
In this sentence, 'etape' refers to a segment or stage of a competitive cycling race.
Cykelrytterne nærmer sig afslutningen på dagens etape.
The cyclists are nearing the end of today's stage.
Here, 'etape' is used to division a travel journey into smaller parts.