Cinq-cygne (en. Five-swan)

/sɛ̃k sɪɡn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A calm and isolated place, like a small village or hamlet.

He chose to settle in a five-swan far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Il a choisi de s'installer dans un cinq-cygne loin de l'agitation de la ville.

A situation where things do not progress.

The project became a five-swan after months without progress.

Le projet est devenu un cinq-cygne après des mois sans avancées.

Derived from the French 'five' and 'swan', evoking a poetic and bucolic image.

to live in a five-swan

To lead a quiet and secluded life.

vivre dans un cinq-cygne

to find oneself in a five-swan

To be in a situation of waiting.

se retrouver dans un cinq-cygne

withdrawn

Who is away from the hustle and bustle or the crowd.

retiré

isolated

Who is far from others, located apart.

isolé

A place where nothing is done.

Since he is on vacation, he spends his time in his five-swan.

Depuis qu'il est en vacances, il passe son temps dans son cinq-cygne.

A place where one feels stuck.

This job has become a five-swan for me; nothing is moving.

Ce travail est devenu un cinq-cygne pour moi, rien ne bouge.