This is the 3987th most frequent French word.
bretelle
"Strap" or "suspender."
In this sentence, 'bretelle' refers to the strap part of a backpack used to carry it over one's shoulders.
Il a ajusté la bretelle de son sac à dos.
He adjusted the strap of his backpack.
Here, 'bretelle' is used to describe a road connection on a highway that facilitates changing routes or directions.
Nous avons pris la bretelle d’autoroute pour changer de direction.
We took the highway ramp to change direction.
In this example, 'bretelle' refers to the restraint or band that holds up a dress on the shoulder.