This is the 8004th most frequent French word.
tui
The French word "tui" refers to a protective case or cover, often for objects like a phone or glasses.
Here, 'tui' refers to a noun, specifically the name of a bird species.
Le tui est un oiseau endémique de Nouvelle-Zélande.
The tui is an endemic bird of New Zealand.
'Tui' is used as a proper noun to refer to this bird species.
J'ai vu un tui dans le jardin hier soir.
I saw a tui in the garden last night.
Once more, 'tui' is a proper noun, emphasizing the specific identity of the bird.