Ascagne (en. Ascanius)

/as.kan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Freshwater fish of the cyprinid family, often appreciated in cooking.
The ascagne is often found in rivers and lakes.
L'ascagne se retrouve fréquemment dans les rivières et les lacs.
Term used to describe individuals with a calm temperament.
She has an ascagne character that soothes crowds.
Elle a un caractère ascagne qui apaise les foules.

Etymology

From Latin 'ascagna', which refers to the fish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calm ascagne
refers to a person with a calming temperament.
calme ascagne
to help like an ascagne
means to provide constant and serene support.
aider comme un ascagne
to be born under an ascagne star
expresses the idea of having a good star and being serene.
naître sous une étoile ascagne

Related Words

calm
State of tranquility or peace.
calme
calmness
Action of making calm or tranquil.
apaisement
endurance
Ability to endure difficult conditions.
endurance

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something peaceful or relaxing.
This music is really ascagne, it relaxes me.
Cette musique est vraiment ascagne, elle me détend.
Refers to a person who remains unflappable.
With his ascagne attitude, he was unaffected by stress.
Avec son attitude ascagne, il n'a pas été affecté par le stress.