This is the 4695th most frequent French word.
plaies
"Wounds" or "sores."
Here, 'plaies' refers to physical injuries or metaphorical scars caused by war.
Les plaies de guerre sont difficiles à oublier.
The wounds of war are difficult to forget.
In this sentence, 'plaies' represents emotional pain or trauma.
Ses plaies émotionnelles nécessitent du temps pour guérir.
Her emotional wounds require time to heal.
In this example, 'plaies' specifically refers to physical injuries or cuts on the skin.