No. 12,016 in French

totales

"Totales" means "total" or "complete" (plural form).

In a sentence

Les ténèbres étaient totales durant l'éclipse.
The darkness was total during the eclipse.
The word 'totales' is used here as an adjective describing the complete or absolute state of the darkness during the eclipse.
Ses connaissances en mathématiques sont totales.
His knowledge in mathematics is comprehensive.
In this sentence, 'totales' describes the all-encompassing nature of his mathematical knowledge.
Les destructions provoquées par la tempête étaient totales.
The destructions caused by the storm were total.
Here, 'totales' refers to the complete level of destruction caused by the storm.

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