noun

la côte

coast

C'est une partie du bord de la mer ou de l'océan, où la terre touche l'eau.

The French word "côte" can have several meanings depending on the context. Here is an explanation of the word:

Rib: In anatomy or food contexts, "côte" refers to a rib, the bones that form the rib cage. For example, "une côte de boeuf" means "a beef rib" (a cut of meat).
Coast / Shore: "Côte" also means coast or shore, referring to the edge of land along a sea or an ocean. For example, "la côte d'Azur" refers to the French Riviera, the coast along the Mediterranean.
Slope / Hill: In some regions, especially in cycling or geography, "côte" means a hill or a slope, referring to an incline or gradient.

For rib: "arête" (when talking about fish bones), but "côte" is most common for ribs in meat or anatomy.
For coast: "rivage", "littoral"
For hill/slope: "colline" (hill), "montée" (ascent)

Meaning	Explanation	Example
Rib	Bone from the chest cage or cut of meat	une côte de porc (a pork rib)
Coast	Edge of land by the sea	la côte bretonne (the Brittany coast)
Hill / Slope	An inclined terrain or climb	une côte difficile à vélo (a difficult hill to cycle)

In English, "côte" can be translated as rib, coast, or hill depending on the context.