This is the 2734th most frequent French word.
barres
"Barres" means "bars" (as in rods, stripes, or obstacles) in English.
Here, 'barres' denotes elongated and rigid metal materials used for construction or reinforcement.
Les barres de métal renforcent la structure.
The metal bars reinforce the structure.
In this case, 'barres' means gym equipment or a physically supportive structure used for exercises.
Elle fait des pompes en s'appuyant sur les barres parallèles.
She does push-ups while supporting herself on the parallel bars.
The word 'barres' refers to shaped food items, specifically cereal bars.