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    Coin (en. Corner)

    /kwɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A space or surface delineated in an environment.
    He was standing in a corner of the room.
    Il se tenait dans un coin de la pièce.
    A small amount of money.
    He didn't have any change, just a coin.
    Il n'avait pas de monnaie, juste un coin.
    The junction of two or more walls.
    The furniture is placed in the corner of the bedroom.
    Le meuble est placé dans le coin de la chambre.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'cornu' which means angle or corner.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a corner
    To settle in a confined space.
    prendre un coin
    to be in the area
    To be present in a place.
    être dans le coin
    to be in the corner of the eye
    To notice something without looking directly at it.
    être dans le coin de l'œil

    Related Words

    angle
    A geometric figure formed by two lines.
    angle
    wall
    A structure that separates or delineates a space.
    mur

    Slang Meanings

    Street corner
    We'll meet at the street corner to chat.
    On se retrouve au coin de rue pour discuter.
    Paradise corner
    This place is a real slice of paradise.
    Cet endroit est un véritable coin de paradis.