This is the 1709th most frequent French word.
soleil
Sun.
Here, 'soleil' refers to the celestial object 'sun', which is shining and is the subject of the sentence.
Le soleil brille intensément aujourd'hui.
The sun is shining intensely today.
In this context, 'soleil' signifies the source of sunlight, which is enjoyable for tanning, indicating exposure to sunlight.
Il est agréable de prendre un bain de soleil sur la plage.
It's pleasant to sunbathe on the beach.
'Soleil' is used here to denote the essential sunlight required for plant growth, explaining its biological significance.