This is the 7448th most frequent French word.
paume
"Paume" means "palm" (of the hand).
In this sentence, 'paume' refers to the anatomical part of the hand, specifically the inner part where the fingers connect to the hand.
Il a une petite cicatrice sur la paume de sa main.
He has a small scar on the palm of his hand.
Here, 'paume' is used metaphorically to describe the touch of a surface, likening it to the softness and shape of a palm for poetic effect.
Elle a senti la douce paume de l'animal contre elle.
She felt the soft palm of the animal against her.
This sentence illustrates 'paume' symbolically, referring to the cultural or symbolic representation of an open palm as a gesture signifying peace or honesty.