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    Arches (en. Arches)

    /aʁʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Architectural structure in the shape of an arch that supports weight.
    The arches of the stone bridge are impressive.
    Les arches du pont de pierre sont impressionnantes.
    Curvatures or similar shapes in other contexts.
    The arches of her eyebrows accentuate her gaze.
    Les arches de ses sourcils accentuent son regard.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'arcus', meaning 'arch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the arches
    To be fit or in good physical condition.
    avoir les arches
    rainbow
    Optical phenomenon that forms a colored arc in the sky.
    arc-en-ciel
    pure as the rainbow
    Refers to something that is very pure or innocent.
    pur comme l'arc-en-ciel

    Related Words

    arch
    Curved line forming part of a circle.
    arc
    vault
    Arch structure covering a space.
    voûte
    arcade
    Series of arches that support a building.
    arcade

    Slang Meanings

    To have high arches
    He has high arches, he plays soccer very well.
    Il a des arches hautes, il joue très bien au foot.
    To be under an arch
    He feels under an arch with all these problems.
    Il se sent sous une arche avec tous ces problèmes.