This is the 4310th most frequent Dutch word.
bois
"Bois" is not a Dutch word; it is French for "wood" or "forest."
In this sentence, 'bois' is used to refer to woods or forested areas.
De bois gaven schaduw langs het wandelpad.
The woods provided shade along the walking path.
Here, 'bois' is metaphorically used to mean herbs or natural aromas.
Ik hou van het aroma van verse bois in de keuken.
I love the aroma of fresh herbs in the kitchen.
In this context, 'bois' stands for the material wood.