This is the 10511th most frequent French word.
loups
"Wolves."
Here, "loups" is used in a literal sense referring to the animal species, wolves.
Les loups chassent en meute dans la forêt.
Wolves hunt in packs in the forest.
In this sentence, "loups" serves as a metaphorical representation, implying qualities associated with wolves like strength or fearsome nature.
On dit parfois que les loups symbolisent la férocité.
It is often said that wolves symbolize ferocity.
Here, "loups" again refers literally to wolves but emphasizes behavior often associated with them, howling.