This is the 10050th most frequent French word.
gouttes
"Drops" (of liquid).
In this sentence, 'gouttes' refers to small amounts of liquid, specifically drops of lemon here.
J'ajoute quelques gouttes de citron dans mon thé.
I add a few drops of lemon to my tea.
Here, 'gouttes' are used to describe drops of rain, emphasizing their light and small nature.
Les gouttes de pluie tombent doucement sur la fenêtre.
Raindrops are falling gently on the window.
In this instance, 'gouttes' are described as medicinal drops for the eyes.