This is the 8616th most frequent French word.
archipel
Archipel: A group or chain of islands.
In this sentence, 'archipel' (archipelago) is used to describe a geographical grouping of islands with a shared characteristic, in this case being renowned for their beaches.
L'archipel des Maldives est célèbre pour ses plages paradisiaques.
The Maldives archipelago is famous for its paradise-like beaches.
Here, 'archipel' is employed metaphorically to represent a grouping or collection of ideas that are distinct yet associated, much like islands in an archipelago.
Nous avons exploré un archipel d'idées pendant notre réunion créative.
We explored an archipelago of ideas during our creative meeting.
In this usage, 'archipel' metaphorically illustrates a cluster or collection, this time of stores within a specific location, emphasizing their collective presence.