This is the 12166th most frequent French word.
vestiges
Remnants or traces of something that once existed.
Here the word 'vestiges' is used to refer to physical remains or remnants of a historical structure.
Les vestiges de l'ancien château témoignent d'une grande époque historique.
The remnants of the old castle testify to a great historical era.
In this context, 'vestiges' refers to traces or remaining elements of ancient cultural practices.
Malgré les progrès, on trouve encore des vestiges des anciennes traditions dans la société actuelle.
Despite the progress, remnants of ancient traditions can still be found in today's society.
This usage of 'vestiges' metaphorically refers to small remaining feelings or pieces of emotion, such as hope.