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    Canon (en. Cannon)

    /ka.nɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of sacred texts considered authentic in a religious tradition.
    The canon of the Bible includes the Old and New Testament.
    Le canon de la Bible inclut l'Ancien et le Nouveau Testament.
    A standard model or set of criteria in a particular field.
    It is important to respect the canon of literary works to appreciate culture.
    Il est important de respecter le canon des œuvres littéraires pour apprécier la culture.
    A rule, a general principle.
    This principle is a fundamental canon of our philosophy.
    Ce principe est un canon fondamental de notre philosophie.
    verb

    Etymology

    From Latin 'canon', which means rule, and traces back to Greek 'kanon', meaning rule or standard.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beauty standard
    Ideal or generally accepted standard of beauty.
    canon de beauté
    musical canon
    A collection of musical compositions recognized as essential.
    canon musical

    Related Words

    canonize
    To make something conform to a canon.
    canoniquer
    canonically
    In a manner consistent with the canon.
    canonniquement

    Slang Meanings

    Attractive or charming.
    This person is really hot!
    Cette personne est vraiment canon !
    Super or excellent.
    That movie was awesome; I loved it!
    Ce film était canon, je l'ai adoré !