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    Chine (en. China)

    [ʃin]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The upper part of an animal's spine.
    The fish has a well-developed chine.
    Le poisson a une chine bien développée.
    Also refers to the bone of the spine in certain skeletons.
    The chef cut the chine from the chicken before cooking it.
    Le chef a coupé la chine du poulet avant de le cuisiner.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cuna', meaning 'bed' or 'cradle', referring to the support of the spine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beef chine
    The dorsal part of the beef used for cooked dishes.
    chine de boeuf
    to have good posture
    To have good posture or physical condition.
    avoir la chine

    Related Words

    back
    The back part of a human or animal torso.
    dos
    spine
    The bony structure that supports the body.
    colonne

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does anything to please others.
    It's a real chine, he does everything to please others!
    C'est un vrai chine, il fait tout pour plaire aux autres!
    A gathering of friends.
    We're having a get-together tonight at my place.
    On se fait une chine ce soir chez moi.