This is the 12073rd most frequent French word.
tripes
"Tripes" in French means "entrails" or "intestines," often referring to edible animal offal.
In this sentence, 'tripes' refers to the cooking ingredient, specifically the edible stomach lining, commonly used in various cuisines.
Lors de la préparation du ragoût, la cuisinière a ajouté des tripes et des légumes frais.
While preparing the stew, the cook added tripe and fresh vegetables.
Here, 'tripes' is used idiomatically to express a deep emotional disturbance or revulsion.
Il m'a raconté une histoire si terrifiante qu'elle m'a retourné les tripes.
He told me such a terrifying story that it turned my stomach.
In this sentence, 'tripes' metaphorically means putting one's all or maximum effort into an action, emphasizing passion and energy.