No. 2,880 in French
dépouille
"Remains" or "corpse," often referring to the body of a deceased person or animal.
In a sentence
La dépouille du héros était enveloppée dans le drapeau national.
The remains of the hero were wrapped in the national flag.
In this sentence, 'dépouille' refers to the mortal remains or body of the deceased, commonly used in ceremonial or respectful contexts.
Ils ont trouvé la dépouille de l'ancien château cachée dans la forêt.
They found the remains of the old castle hidden in the forest.
Here, 'dépouille' is used metaphorically to describe the ruins or remaining structures of an old building.
Elle portait les dépouilles des arbres récoltées lors de sa promenade.
She carried the spoils of the trees collected during her walk.
In this context, 'dépouille' refers to the stripped elements or products taken from trees, highlighting its use in extraction or collection scenarios.
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