This is the 8905th most frequent French word.
canon
"Canon" in French can mean "rule" or "standard," and informally, it can also mean "very attractive" or "gorgeous."
Here, 'canon' is used informally to describe something very attractive or aesthetically pleasing.
Ce tableau est vraiment canon.
This painting is really stunning.
In this context, 'canon' refers to a set of accepted rules or principles in literature.
L'écrivain a respecté le canon littéraire dans son œuvre.
The writer adhered to the literary canon in his work.
Here, 'canon' refers to the body of works considered representative or essential for a musical group.