1. Rays (as in sunlight): This is the most common meaning of "rayons".
2. Shelves (in a store): This meaning is more specific to the context of a store or shop. Think of the "aisles" where products are displayed.
3. Spokes (of a wheel): This meaning is less common, but "rayons" can also refer to the spokes of a wheel.
To understand the correct translation, you need to look at the sentence where "rayons" is used.
Examples:
* "Les rayons du soleil étaient chauds." - The rays of the sun were warm. (Here, "rayons" means rays of light)
* "J'ai trouvé le fromage dans les rayons de la fromagerie." - I found the cheese on the shelves of the cheese shop. (Here, "rayons" means shelves).
* "Les rayons de la roue étaient rouillés." - The spokes of the wheel were rusty. (Here, "rayons" means spokes).