This is the 7854th most frequent French word.
sherpa
A "sherpa" is a guide or expert, originally referring to Himalayan mountaineering assistants, and metaphorically to someone who prepares or advises on complex tasks.
Here, 'sherpa' refers to its original usage, describing a person from the Sherpa community acting as a mountain guide.
Le sherpa a guidé les alpinistes jusqu'au sommet.
The Sherpa guided the mountaineers to the summit.
In this sentence, 'sherpa' is used metaphorically to describe someone who facilitates and guides through the complexities of a project.
Elle a joué le rôle de sherpa pour le projet en organisant toutes les réunions.
She acted as a sherpa for the project by organizing all the meetings.
Here, 'sherpa' signifies a delegate or an assistant who prepares negotiations or groundwork for high-level discussions.