This is the 10174th most frequent French word.
ilot
"Îlot" means "small island" or "islet" in English.
Here, 'îlot' is used to describe a small island, emphasizing its diminutive nature in contrast to larger landforms.
L'îlot dans la mer est couvert de palmiers.
The islet in the sea is covered with palm trees.
In this context, 'îlot' refers metaphorically to a standalone structure in the middle of the kitchen area, typically used for cooking or storage purposes.
Nous avons conçu un îlot central pour la cuisine.
We designed a central island for the kitchen.
Here, 'îlot' is metaphorically used to describe isolated areas within cities that experience higher temperatures due to human activities and infrastructure.