This is the 335th most frequent French word.
salle
Room.
'Salle' is used as part of the compound noun 'salle de classe,' meaning 'classroom,' to specify a type of room for learning.
La salle de classe est propre.
The classroom is clean.
'Salle' is part of the descriptor 'salle de sport,' indicating a venue designed for sports activities.
Ils jouent au basket dans la salle de sport.
They are playing basketball in the sports hall.
Here, 'salle' refers more generally to a room or hall used for a gathering, showcasing its flexible application depending on context.