This is the 12286th most frequent French word.
éclipses
"Eclipses" in English refers to celestial events where one celestial body obscures another, such as the sun or moon.
Here, 'éclipses' refers to solar eclipses as an astronomical event.
Les éclipses solaires sont un phénomène fascinant à observer.
Solar eclipses are a fascinating phenomenon to observe.
In this sentence, 'éclipses' is used to describe lunar eclipses, a specific type of eclipse involving the moon.
Parfois, les éclipses de lune ne sont visibles que dans certaines régions du monde.
Sometimes, lunar eclipses are only visible in certain regions of the world.
Here, 'éclipses' is used metaphorically to describe the fluctuations or diminishment in someone's popularity.