This is the 2743rd most frequent French word.
bouchons
"Bouchons" in English means "traffic jams" or "plugs/stoppers."
Here, 'bouchons' denotes earplugs, small devices placed in the ears to block out noise or water.
J'aimerais acheter des bouchons pour mes oreilles.
I would like to buy earplugs.
In this sentence, 'bouchons' refers to traffic jams, indicating a situation of congestion on the roads.
Les bouchons sur l'autoroute nous ont retardés.
The traffic jams on the highway delayed us.
In this case, the word 'bouchon' is singular and refers to the cork used to seal a bottle, typically of wine or champagne.