This is the 9500th most frequent French word.
décharges
"Waste dumps" or "discharges."
In this sentence, 'décharges' refers to landfill sites or dumps where waste is deposited.
Des décharges sont souvent situées en dehors des villes.
Landfills are often located outside cities.
Here, 'décharges' signifies electric shocks or discharges.
Il ressent des décharges électriques lorsqu'il touche le fil.
He feels electric shocks when he touches the wire.
In this context, 'décharges' refers to waivers or legal declarations disclaiming responsibility.