This is the 12290th most frequent French word.
écope
A bailer (tool used to remove water).
In this sentence, 'écope' refers to the action of removing or bailing water using a container.
L'équipage écope l'eau qui a pénétré dans le bateau.
The crew is bailing out the water that entered the boat.
In this context, 'écope' means to receive or incur something, typically in a punitive sense.
Il écope d'une amende pour avoir stationné illégalement.
He receives a fine for parking illegally.
Here, 'écope' implies being assigned or taking on responsibilities or tasks.