This is the 4694th most frequent French word.
plages
"Plages" means "beaches" in English.
The word 'plages' is used here to refer to geographic beach locations where people visit for recreational purposes.
Les plages de sable fin attirent de nombreux touristes en été.
The fine sandy beaches attract many tourists in summer.
Here, 'plages' is used metaphorically to indicate specific time ranges or periods.
Il y a des plages horaires durant lesquelles le service est moins fréquent.
There are time slots during which the service is less frequent.
In this context, 'plages' refers to 'ranges', specifically sections or areas of colors in an artwork.