This is the 4944th most frequent French word.
sillon
"Sillon" means "furrow" or "groove" in English.
In this sentence, 'sillon' is used to mean 'furrow,' which refers to a ditch or groove, typically made in soil during plowing.
Le fermier tracera un sillon dans le champ pour planter des graines.
The farmer will trace a furrow in the field to plant seeds.
Here, 'sillon' is metaphorically employed to describe a 'trail' or 'track,' showing the word can be utilized to indicate a visible or perceivable line in a medium beyond physical ground.
Elle a laissé un sillon de lumière dans la nuit avec son phare.
She left a trail of light in the night with her headlamp.
In this context, 'sillon' is symbolic, referring to the lasting impression or mental path created in the audience's thoughts, illustrating the conceptual use of the word.