This is the 8764th most frequent French word.
bavures
Smudges, blunders, or errors.
Here, 'bavures' refers to imperfections or smeared spots of paint, indicating its usage as 'smears' or 'blots'.
Les bavures de peinture sur le mur étaient difficiles à nettoyer.
The smears of paint on the wall were difficult to clean.
In this context, 'bavures' is used metaphorically to describe police misconduct or errors.
Il y a eu des bavures policières lors de l'intervention.
There were police errors during the intervention.
Here, 'bavure' refers to an unintended ink blot, showing its meaning in the context of drawing or writing.