This is the 8083rd most frequent French word.
tom
"Tom" in French is not a standalone word with a distinct definition; it may be a shorthand for "tom-tom" (a type of drum) or a name.
Here, 'Tom' is used as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
Tom aime jouer au football.
Tom loves playing football.
In this context, 'tom' is used metaphorically to describe a sound, often a drumbeat.
J'ai entendu un tom retentir au loin.
I heard a tom sound resounding in the distance.
Here, 'tom' refers to the tom-tom drum, a specific component of a drum set.