This is the 6188th most frequent French word.
ferré
"Ferré" means "shod" (typically referring to a horse with shoes) or "fitted with iron."
Here, 'ferré' is used in the term 'chemin ferré', meaning 'railway', denoting a path equipped with rails for trains. Its usage is metaphorical, deriving from 'fer', meaning 'iron', emphasizing its construction material.
Le chemin ferré traverse toute la région.
The railway crosses the entire region.
In this context, 'ferré' refers to the act of placing horseshoes on a horse's hoofs. It stems from 'fer', indicating the metallic iron material of the shoes.
J'ai ferré le cheval avant notre voyage.
I shod the horse before our journey.
Here, 'ferré' is used figuratively to describe something crafted thoroughly or expertly. The term analogously indicates strength, resilience, or quality, metaphorically derived from 'iron'.