This is the 9226th most frequent French word.
copeaux
"Copeaux" refers to shavings or small thin pieces, often of wood or other materials.
Here, 'copeaux' is used to describe small pieces or shavings of wood resulting from crafting or machining.
Les copeaux de bois étaient éparpillés autour de l'atelier.
The wood shavings were scattered around the workshop.
In this instance, 'copeaux' refers to chocolate shavings, commonly used as a dessert topping.
J'ai ajouté des copeaux de chocolat à la glace pour plus de saveur.
I added chocolate shavings to the ice cream for extra flavor.
Here, 'copeaux' represents small bits or shavings of metal, used for artistic or decorative purposes.