This is the 3698th most frequent French word.
pan
A "pan" is a section, piece, or part.
In this sentence, 'pan' refers to a piece or part of a material, specifically a piece of fabric used for covering.
Le boulanger a utilisé un grand pan de tissu pour couvrir la pâte.
The baker used a large piece of fabric to cover the dough.
Here, 'pan' is used to denote a segment or portion of historical content, emphasizing a narrative section.
Il a lu un long pan de l'histoire de la Révolution française.
He read a long section of the history of the French Revolution.
In this context, 'pan' describes a physical section or portion of a structure, specifically a part of a wall.