This is the 139th most frequent French word.
tête
The French word "tête" means "head" in English.
Here, 'tête' refers to the physical part of the body, the head, emphasizing necessity for safety.
Il faut se protéger la tête avec un casque.
One must protect their head with a helmet.
In this usage, 'tête' is part of a phrase meaning 'to cross one's mind', referring to a thought or idea.
Ça m'est passé par la tête, mais je n'en suis pas sûr.
It crossed my mind, but I'm not sure about it.
In this sentence, 'tête' is used metaphorically to indicate intellect or creativity.