This is the 4046th most frequent French word.
cirque
A "cirque" is a natural amphitheater-like depression or basin, often formed by glacial erosion.
Here, 'cirque' is used to refer to a traditional circus, a place for entertainment with performances by clowns and acrobats.
J'aime aller au cirque pour voir les clowns et les acrobates.
I love going to the circus to see the clowns and acrobats.
In this sentence, 'cirque' refers to a natural amphitheater-like valley, often surrounded by mountains.
Le cirque des montagnes est un lieu magnifique rempli de nature.
The mountain cirque is a magnificent place filled with nature.
Here, 'cirque' is used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or disorganized situation.