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    Éventails (en. Fans)

    /e.vɑ̃.tɛj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Accessory used to create a breeze, often decorated.
    She opened her fan to cool herself down.
    Elle a ouvert son éventail pour se rafraîchir.
    Set of blades made of paper or fabric that unfold.
    The samples of fans were displayed in the gallery.
    Les échantillons d'éventails étaient exposés à la galerie.
    Decorative or artistic object.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'ventare', meaning 'to create wind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to open a fan
    To unfold a fan to create a breeze.
    ouvrir un éventail
    range of options
    A wide range or a choice of options.
    éventail d'options
    to wave fans
    To make a wide gesture, similar to the use of a fan.
    battre des éventails

    Related Words

    wind
    Movement of air.
    vent
    to cool down
    To make cooler.
    rafraîchir
    parasol
    Shelter from the sun.
    parasol

    Slang Meanings

    To draw attention to oneself
    He acts proud with his fan.
    Il fait le fier avec son éventail.
    To flirt subtly
    She plays with the fan to charm.
    Elle joue de l'éventail pour séduire.