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    Clou (en. Nail)

    /klu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small piece of metal, often in the shape of a rod, used to attach or fix objects.
    He drove a nail into the wall to hang the picture.
    Il a enfoncé un clou dans le mur pour accrocher le tableau.
    An essential element in a structure or building.
    This piece is the highlight of the house's construction.
    Cette pièce est le clou de la construction de la maison.
    An object that is distinguished by its ability to hold something in place.
    Nails are essential for the framing.
    Les clous sont indispensables pour la charpente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'clavus', meaning 'nail' or 'pointed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    highlight of the show
    The most remarkable or important moment of an event.
    clou du spectacle
    to be stuck in place
    To be immobilized due to surprise or fear.
    être cloué sur place
    to have a nail in one's head
    To have an obsession or a fixed idea.
    avoir un clou dans la tête

    Related Words

    to nail
    To fix something with nails.
    clouter
    to unclamp
    To remove a nail.
    déclou
    nailed
    Made or assembled with nails.
    clouée

    Slang Meanings

    A term to designate something wonderful or essential.
    That performance was the highlight of the evening.
    Cette performance était le clou de la soirée.
    A way to encompass an impressive moment.
    That movie truly was the highlight of my week.
    Ce film a vraiment été le clou de ma semaine.