This is the 11294th most frequent French word.
raclé
Scraped or scoured.
Here, 'raclé' is used in the context of scraping something off a surface, often referencing physical residue or cooking.
Nous avons raclé la poêle pour récupérer les morceaux collés.
We scraped the pan to recover the stuck pieces.
In this sentence, 'raclé' is used reflexively to describe the act of clearing one's throat, an action typically performed before speaking.
Elle s'est raclée la gorge avant de commencer son discours.
She cleared her throat before starting her speech.
Here, 'raclé' metaphorically expresses gathering or summoning strength or resources, showing its versatility beyond physical contexts.