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    Colonne (en. Column)

    [kɔ.lɔn]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Vertical structure serving as support.
    The column of this building is made of marble.
    La colonne de ce bâtiment est en marbre.
    Series of elements aligned vertically.
    The columns of figures are easy to read.
    Les colonnes de chiffres sont faciles à lire.
    Section of a table or vertical document.
    The columns of an Excel spreadsheet can be resized.
    Les colonnes d'un tableau Excel peuvent être redimensionnées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'columnā', which means 'stake' or 'post'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Backbone
    Essential or central part of something.
    colonne vertébrale
    Steering column
    Indicator showing the course to follow.
    colonne de direction
    Column of honor
    Group of distinguished people.
    colonne d'honneur

    Related Words

    Pillars
    Vertical supports often decorative.
    piliers
    Axis
    Imaginary line around which something rotates.
    axe
    Stem
    Long and thin part of a plant or an object.
    tige

    Slang Meanings

    Used in reference to a person who supports a group.
    He is the backbone of our team, always there for us.
    Il est la colonne de notre équipe, toujours là pour nous.
    By extension, refers to something stable and reliable.
    This car is the pillar of my life, it runs smoothly.
    Cette voiture est la colonne de ma vie, elle fonctionne sans problème.