It could be used in various contexts:
* "Can you translate this French word?" - This means asking for the English translation of a specific French word.
* "I'm trying to learn some French words." - This indicates someone is studying the French vocabulary.
* "That's a French word, but I don't know what it means." - This implies a speaker recognizes a word as being French but doesn't know its definition.
Do you have a specific French word in mind? If so, I can help you find its English translation!