This is the 7972nd most frequent French word.
sun
The French word for "sun" is "soleil," meaning the star that provides light and warmth to Earth.
Here, 'soleil' refers to the sun as the celestial star providing light and warmth.
Le soleil brille dans le ciel.
The sun is shining in the sky.
In this context, 'soleil' is part of the phrase 'coucher de soleil,' which refers to the event of the sun setting.
Hier soir, nous avons vu un coucher de soleil magnifique.
Last night, we saw a magnificent sunset.
Here, 'soleil' denotes general sunlight or sunny weather, highlighting its impact on the season.