This is the 4542nd most frequent French word.
maillons
"Maillons" means "links" (as in a chain).
Here, 'maillons' refers to the individual links or segments that form a chain.
Les maillons de cette chaîne sont très résistants.
The links of this chain are very strong.
In this sentence, 'maillons' refers to the broken or damaged pieces of a chain or a linking mechanism.
Nous devons réparer les maillons endommagés avant d'utiliser le câble.
We need to repair the damaged links before using the cable.
Here, 'maillons' is used metaphorically to describe team members as integral parts of a system who work together cohesively.