This is the 10049th most frequent French word.
goutte
"Drop" (of liquid).
Here, 'goutte' refers to a small quantity, specifically a drop of liquid.
Je bois une goutte d'eau.
I drink a drop of water.
In this sentence, 'gouttes' refers to rain droplets.
Il pleut des gouttes sur le toit.
Drops are falling on the roof.
Here, 'goutte' figuratively signifies a minimal amount of energy.