This is the 8171st most frequent French word.
vaires
"Vaires" does not have a direct standalone meaning in French; it is commonly used as part of proper nouns, such as "Vaires-sur-Marne," a town in France.
In this sentence, 'vaires' refers to 'gravel banks' or 'small pebbles' often found along riverbanks, serving as a description of a location.
Les vaires au bord du fleuve brillent sous le soleil.
The gravel banks by the river shine under the sun.
Here, 'vaires' is used to indicate a particular area of the riverbank known for abundant fish due to its specific texture and environment.
Le pêcheur a placé son filet près des vaires où les poissons abondent.
The fisherman placed his net near the gravel banks where fish abound.
In this instance, 'vaires' describes scattered gravel, highlighting a characteristic of the path they walked.