This is the 7543rd most frequent French word.
puppy
A young dog.
Here, 'chiot' (puppy) is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to a young dog in a literal sense.
Le chiot joue dans le jardin avec son jouet préféré.
The puppy is playing in the garden with its favorite toy.
In this sentence, 'chiot' (puppy) appears as the direct object of the verb 'adopté' (adopted), emphasizing the act of adopting within the context.
Elle a adopté un chiot pour lui tenir compagnie.
She adopted a puppy to make her company.
Here, 'chiot' (puppy) is used within a general observation about puppies collectively, showing common needs of puppies.