This is the 7279th most frequent French word.
nichols
The word "nichols" does not appear to have a definition in French; it might be a proper noun or a misspelling.
In this context, 'Nichols' is used as a surname to refer to a specific family name.
Les Nichols sont une famille bien connue dans ce quartier.
The Nichols are a well-known family in this neighborhood.
Here, 'Nichols' could be interpreted as the name of a musical instrument, fictional for illustrative purposes.
Elle joue un air mélancolique sur son Nichols préféré.
She plays a melancholic tune on her favorite Nichols.
In this sentence, 'Nichols' is used to refer to a brand or product line, imaginary for explanation.