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    Corne (en. Horn)

    [kɔʁn]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An organ attached to the head of certain animals, used for defense or dominance.
    The deer has large horns during mating season.
    Le cerf possède de grandes cornes pendant la saison des amours.
    A hard and sharp part of certain shells or crustaceans.
    Horns are found on certain species of mollusks.
    On trouve des cornes sur certaines espèces de mollusques.
    A musical instrument shaped like a tube, often made of metal or plastic.
    He plays the horn in the school orchestra.
    Il joue de la corne dans l'orchestre de l'école.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cornu', meaning 'horn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on horns
    To have horns (referring to infidelity).
    mettre les cornes
    to have horns
    To be deceived by one's partner.
    avoir des cornes

    Related Words

    cone
    Small cone, often used to refer to a small container.
    cornet
    ledge
    Promontory, ledge on a mountainside.
    corniche

    Slang Meanings

    To fight fiercely.
    He took his horns to defend his point of view.
    Il a pris ses cornes pour défendre son point de vue.
    To be very angry.
    He was in a rage after that betrayal.
    Il était en corne après cette trahison.