This is the 1666th most frequent French word.
canal
A man-made waterway used for navigation, irrigation, or drainage.
Here, 'canal' refers to a man-made waterway used for the passage of boats and transportation.
Les bateaux naviguent dans le canal pour transporter des marchandises.
The boats navigate through the canal to transport goods.
In this sentence, 'canal' means a media channel, specifically a television station.
Le canal télévisé diffuse des émissions éducatives à ses abonnés.
The television channel broadcasts educational programs to its subscribers.
Here, 'canal' refers to a physical passage in the human body, specifically relating to hearing.