This is the 2476th most frequent French word.
voile
"Voile" in English means "sail" (on a boat) or "veil" (covering or curtain).
In this sentence, 'voile' refers to a veil, commonly used as a clothing piece covering the head or face.
Elle ajusta son voile avant d'entrer dans la salle.
She adjusted her veil before entering the room.
Here, 'voile' means sail, which is part of a boat's equipment used for navigation.
Le bateau avançait rapidement grâce à son grand voile.
The boat moved quickly thanks to its large sail.
In this instance, 'voile' is used metaphorically to describe a thin covering, such as mist or fog.