This is the 7393rd most frequent French word.
pattes
"Pattes" in English means "legs" or "paws" (typically of animals).
Here, 'pattes' refers to the limbs or paws of an animal, signifying the anatomical structure.
Ce chat a des pattes blanches qui le rendent très mignon.
This cat has white paws that make it very cute.
In this context, 'pattes' metaphorically describes the legs of a furniture item, drawing a parallel to the limbs of an animal to indicate its base structure.
Le tabouret a des pattes en bois très solides.
The stool has very sturdy wooden legs.
Here, 'pattes' specifically refers to the arms or sidepieces of glasses, using the word in a technical and object-specific manner.