This is the 3165th most frequent French word.
périple
A journey, especially a long or adventurous one.
The word 'périple' is used to describe an extended, adventurous journey.
Son périple en Asie a duré six mois.
Her journey through Asia lasted six months.
Here, 'périple' refers to an organized trip, often educational.
Le périple scolaire était épuisant mais enrichissant.
The school trip was tiring but enriching.
In this sentence, 'périple' metaphorically signifies an intellectual exploration.