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    Cornes (en. Horns)

    /kɔʁn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rigid and pointed extensions found on the heads of some mammals.
    The deer's antlers are impressive.
    Les cornes du cerf sont impressionnantes.
    A projection shape resembling a horn.
    The horns of this sculpture are very realistic.
    Les cornes de cette sculpture sont très réalistes.
    In music, certain instruments may be called 'horns'.
    He plays the horn, a wind instrument.
    Il joue du cor, un instrument à vent.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'corn', based on Latin 'cornu', meaning 'horn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have horns
    To be cheated in a romantic relationship.
    avoir des cornes
    to take one's horns
    To accept a difficult situation.
    prendre ses cornes

    Related Words

    horn
    A bony extension, usually solitary.
    corne
    horned
    Related to projections like horns.
    cornu
    cornet
    A small wind musical instrument resembling a horn.
    cornette

    Slang Meanings

    To be cowardly or deceived by a partner.
    He found out he had horns after she left with another.
    Il a découvert qu'il avait des cornes après qu'elle soit partie avec un autre.
    To mock someone naive.
    Don't be the one who gets horns put on him.
    Ne sois pas celui qui se fait mettre des cornes.