No. 2,143 in French

chemins

"Chemins" means "paths" or "ways" in English.

In a sentence

Nous avons exploré différents chemins dans la forêt.
We explored different paths in the forest.
The word 'chemins' refers to physical paths or trails one can walk on in nature.
Il y a plusieurs chemins qui mènent au succès.
There are several paths that lead to success.
Here, 'chemins' is used metaphorically to represent approaches or strategies to achieving success.
Les anciens chemins de fer sont aujourd'hui transformés en pistes cyclables.
The old railroads are now converted into bicycle paths.
In this sentence, 'chemins' specifically denotes 'tracks,' as in railroad tracks, showcasing its usage in transportation contexts.

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