This is the 3161st most frequent French word.
pères
"Fathers"
Here, 'pères' is used literally to denote the fathers of the students, indicating familial relations.
Les pères des élèves sont invités à la réunion.
The students' fathers are invited to the meeting.
In this context, 'pères' metaphorically refers to the originators or founders of the idea, emphasizing a figurative rather than literal use.
Les pères fondateurs de cette idée ont beaucoup travaillé.
The founding fathers of this idea worked hard.
The term 'pères' here could be interpreted both literally (fathers within the community) or broadly (figures contributing significantly to the well-being of the community), depending on context.