This is the 2633rd most frequent French word.
poel
"Poêle" in French means "stove" or "pan," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'poêle' refers to a kitchen utensil used for cooking, specifically a frying pan.
La poêle est sur la cuisinière.
The frying pan is on the stove.
Here, 'poêle' signifies a device used for heating a space, specifically a wood-burning stove.
Mon poêle à bois chauffe la maison rapidement.
My wood stove heats the house quickly.
In this example, 'poêle' again denotes a frying pan, emphasizing the material it is made of.