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    Couteau (en. Knife)

    /ku.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A utensil with a blade, used for cutting.
    He used a knife to slice the bread.
    Il a utilisé un couteau pour trancher le pain.
    A bladed weapon, often used in combat.
    The knife is often considered a weapon of last resort.
    Le couteau est souvent considéré comme une arme de dernier recours.
    A specific tool in certain professions.
    The chef cooks with a quality knife.
    Le chef cuisine avec un couteau de qualité.

    Etymology

    The word 'knife' comes from the Latin 'culter', which means 'cutting instrument'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    knife to the throat
    a situation of constraint or pressure.
    couteau sous la gorge
    to have a knife in the back
    to be betrayed by a friend.
    avoir un couteau dans le dos
    stab
    a setback or a hard blow in life.
    coup de couteau

    Related Words

    butcher's knife
    knife used for cutting meat.
    couteau de boucher
    pocket knife
    mini portable knife.
    couteau de poche
    folding knife
    knife whose blade folds into the handle.
    couteau pliant

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is very fast.
    He is as fast as a knife.
    Il est aussi rapide qu'un couteau.
    Used to denote a betrayal.
    It's a stab in the back.
    C'est un coup de couteau dans le dos.