* Well: This is the most common translation, referring to a deep hole in the ground dug to reach groundwater.
* Shaft: This refers to a vertical or inclined passageway, especially in a mine.
* Pit: This can be used for a deep hole in the ground, often for mining or disposal.
To provide the most accurate translation, please provide more context. For example, is "Puits" referring to a water source, a mining operation, or something else entirely?