* Scène: This is the most common translation and refers to a stage in a theater. It can also refer to a scene in a play, film, or book.
* Étape: This refers to a stage in a journey, a process, or a project. It can also mean a stopping point on a route.
For example:
* "La scène était magnifique." (The stage was magnificent.)
* "Ils sont arrivés à la première étape de leur voyage." (They arrived at the first stage of their journey.)
The specific meaning of "stage" will depend on the context of the sentence.