This is the 6342nd most frequent French word.
gilles
"Gilles" is a French male given name, equivalent to "Giles" in English.
In this sentence, 'Gilles' is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of a specific individual.
Gilles est mon ami depuis l'enfance.
Gilles has been my friend since childhood.
Here, 'gilles' refers to a performer participating in the carnival of Binche, a role in a specific cultural context.
Nous avons rencontré un gilles lors d'une fête traditionnelle belge.
We met a gilles during a traditional Belgian festival.
In this sentence, 'gilles' refers to an individual playing the traditional role or character during a specific event, emphasizing cultural significance.