This is the 4144th most frequent French word.
courges
Squashes or gourds.
Here, 'courges' is used as a common noun referring to squashes, a type of vegetable.
J'ai acheté ces courges au marché pour préparer une délicieuse soupe.
I bought these squashes at the market to prepare a delicious soup.
In this context, 'courges' refers to squashes cultivated in a home garden.
Les courges dans le jardin ont grandi rapidement cette année grâce au temps ensoleillé.
The squashes in the garden grew quickly this year thanks to sunny weather.
Here, 'courges' is used metaphorically as decorative images representing cultural or symbolic meanings of abundance.