This is the 12335th most frequent French word.
épse
"Épse" is an abbreviation for "épouse," meaning "wife" in English.
The word 'épse' is used to describe the density or thickness of an object or area.
Ma maison est épse dans la forêt.
My house is thick in the forest.
Here, 'épse' refers to the measurable thickness of the walls, a physical property.
L'épse des murs protège du froid.
The thickness of the walls protects from the cold.
In this context, 'épse' is used metaphorically to describe the complexity or density of an idea or argument.