This is the 7764th most frequent French word.
salt
The French word "sel" means "salt" in English.
Here, the word 'sel' refers to the common seasoning ingredient, representing its culinary usage.
Le sel est essentiel pour la cuisine.
Salt is essential for cooking.
In this sentence, 'sel' is used metaphorically to indicate skepticism or cautious acceptance of someone's words.
Il faut prendre ses paroles avec un grain de sel.
You have to take his words with a grain of salt.
Here, 'sel' describes the physical substance scattered on the ground, emphasizing its presence in the environment.