This is the 10598th most frequent French word.
mascara
Mascara: Cosmetic used to darken, lengthen, and thicken eyelashes.
Here, 'mascara' is used as a cosmetic product frequently applied to enhance the appearance of eyelashes.
Elle applique du mascara sur ses cils pour les rendre plus longs.
She applies mascara to her eyelashes to make them longer.
In this sentence, 'mascara' refers to a specific product by describing one of its characteristics—being waterproof.
Le mascara qu'elle utilise est résistant à l'eau.
The mascara she uses is waterproof.
Here, 'mascara' is mentioned as an item someone plans to purchase specifically for a social event.