This is the 8969th most frequent French word.
charrue
Plow (a farming tool used to turn over soil).
The word "charrue" in this sentence refers to a plow, which is a farming tool used to prepare the earth for planting crops.
Le fermier utilise une charrue pour labourer le champ.
The farmer uses a plow to till the field.
In this figurative use, "charrue" emphasizes the logical progression, akin to not performing actions in the wrong order.
Il ne faut pas mettre la charrue avant les bœufs.
One must not put the cart before the horse.
Here, "charrue" indicates an artifact serving as an example of historical farming equipment.