côtes

This is the 4166th most frequent French word.

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côtes

"Ribs" or "coasts" depending on context.


In this sentence, 'côtes' refers to 'coasts,' indicating geographical areas near the sea.

J'aime aller à la plage sur les côtes de la Bretagne.

I like to go to the beach on the coasts of Brittany.


'Côtes' here means 'ribs,' referring to the bones in the chest area of the human body.

Il a des douleurs aux côtes après l'accident.

He has pain in his ribs after the accident.


In this instance, 'côtes' stands for 'pork chops,' describing a specific cut of meat.

On prendra des côtes de porc pour le barbecue.

We will take some pork chops for the barbecue.