This is the 6343rd most frequent French word.
gillet
"Gillet" is not a correct French word; it may be a misspelling of "gilet," which means "vest" or "waistcoat" in English.
Here, 'gillet' refers to a piece of clothing worn as a vest, demonstrating a literal usage of the word.
J'ai acheté un nouveau gillet hier.
I bought a new vest yesterday.
In this sentence, 'gillet' is used in the context of a 'life jacket,' showing a specialized usage in safety equipment.
Le gillet de sauvetage est obligatoire pour cette activité nautique.
The life jacket is mandatory for this water activity.
Here, 'gillet' again refers to a warm piece of clothing, highlighting its functional purpose in cold weather.