This is the 3120th most frequent French word.
ponts
"Ponts" means "bridges" in English.
Here, 'ponts' refers to physical structures that allow passage over a river.
Les ponts enjambent les rivières.
The bridges span the rivers.
In this sentence, 'ponts' is used metaphorically to represent connections and understanding.
Nous avons construit des ponts culturels entre nos communautés.
We have built cultural bridges between our communities.
Here, 'ponts' represents the act of extending time off by linking holidays and weekend days.