This is the 8743rd most frequent French word.
bandés
"Bandés" means "bound" or "tied" in English.
Here, 'bandés' is used as an adjective describing the state of the participants' eyes being covered or blindfolded.
Les yeux des participants étaient bandés pendant le défi.
The participants' eyes were blindfolded during the challenge.
In this sentence, 'bandé' is used as a verb meaning 'to strap or bind something,' referring to the action applied to the boxes.
Nous avons bandé les cartons avec des rubans pour les envoyer.
We strapped the boxes with ribbons to send them.
Here, 'bandés' describes muscles that are taut or tightened, indicating a physical state or condition related to the runner's training.