No. 3,111 in French
pièges
Traps or pitfalls.
In a sentence
Les pièges sur le chemin sont nombreux.
The traps on the path are numerous.
Here, 'pièges' refers to literal traps in a physical setting, serving the meaning of dangerous or ensnaring devices to avoid.
Il a étudié attentivement pour éviter les pièges de l'examen.
He studied carefully to avoid the pitfalls of the exam.
In this example, 'pièges' is used metaphorically to mean tricky or confusing aspects of the exam that might mislead or test the examinee's understanding.
Les pièges de la vie peuvent nous apprendre des leçons précieuses.
Life's traps can teach us valuable lessons.
Here, 'pièges' represents challenges or difficulties encountered in life, often teaching resilience or providing growth through overcoming them.
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