This is the 2488th most frequent French word.
étoiles
Stars.
The word 'étoiles' is used here in its literal sense, representing stars visible in the sky.
Les étoiles brillent dans le ciel nocturne.
The stars shine in the night sky.
In this sentence, 'étoiles' is used metaphorically to signify enthusiasm or hope.
Elle a des étoiles dans les yeux quand elle parle de son rêve.
She has stars in her eyes when she talks about her dream.
Here, 'étoiles' refers to the stars depicted on a flag, signifying symbolic representation.