This is the 8970th most frequent French word.
chasser
"Chasser" means "to hunt" or "to chase."
In this sentence, 'chasser' is used to mean 'to hunt,' which is the act of pursuing and capturing or killing game animals.
Il aime chasser dans les bois près de chez lui.
He likes hunting in the woods near his home.
Here, 'chasser' figuratively means 'to get rid of' or 'to drive away,' applied to habits or states.
Elle essaie de chasser ses mauvaises habitudes.
She tries to chase away her bad habits.
In this context, 'chasser' means 'to expel' or 'to drive out' someone from a place or situation.