This is the 6237th most frequent French word.
fosses
"Pits" or "ditches."
The word "fosses" refers specifically to ditches or sunken areas around the castle, often used as a defense mechanism.
Les fosses du château étaient remplies d'eau pour la protection.
The moats of the castle were filled with water for protection.
In this context, "fosses" refers to excavated ditches or holes used for planting or construction purposes.
Des fosses ont été creusées dans le parc pour planter de grands arbres.
Ditches were dug in the park to plant large trees.
Here, "fosses" is used in the term "fosses communes," referring to graves or burial pits for multiple individuals.