This is the 5386th most frequent French word.
barrett
"Barrette" in French refers to a "barrette" or "hair clip" used to hold hair in place.
In this sentence, 'barrette' is used as a noun referring to a hair accessory used to hold hair in place.
Elle a mis une barrette dans ses cheveux.
She put a hair clip in her hair.
Here, 'barrette' keeps its meaning of a hair accessory, but it is described as being broken.
Le fermoir de sa barrette s'est cassé.
The clasp of her hair clip broke.
In this context, 'barrette' refers to a specific type of chocolate formatted in a bar shape.