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    Cannes (en. Canes)

    /kan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A bamboo or reed rod often used for fishing.
    He fished with his fishing rod by the riverbank.
    Il a pêché avec sa canne à pêche au bord de la rivière.
    A walking stick used to support the body.
    She uses a cane to walk after her injury.
    Elle utilise une canne pour marcher après sa blessure.
    An accessory for shows or magic.
    The magician made a plane appear using his cane.
    Le magicien a fait apparaître un rabot en utilisant sa canne.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'canna', meaning a stem or a reed.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the cane
    To be in shape, to have energy.
    avoir la canne
    cane in a box
    To be in a difficult situation.
    canne en boîte
    sugar cane
    Refers to something that seems sweet but can be deceptive.
    canne à sucre

    Related Words

    cranberry
    A type of red berry.
    canneberge
    can
    Small container, often made of aluminum, for drinks.
    cannette
    walking cane
    Stick used for walking.
    canne de marche

    Slang Meanings

    Fishing rod
    He didn’t catch a single fish with his rod.
    Il n'a pas attrapé un seul poisson avec sa canne.
    Chocolate cane
    We had chocolate canes for dessert.
    On a mangé des cannes au chocolat au dessert.