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    D'écurie (en. Stable)

    /de.ky.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A building where horses are housed.
    The horse was put in the stable for the night.
    Le cheval a été mis à l'écurie pour la nuit.
    The set of horses owned by a breeder or an owner.
    He owns a renowned stable with several champions.
    Il possède une écurie renommée avec plusieurs champions.
    In a figurative sense, a team of competitors in motorsport.
    The Ferrari stable has won numerous races.
    L'écurie Ferrari a remporté de nombreuses courses.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stabulum' meaning lodging or refuge, through phonetic evolution.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the stable
    To be sheltered or safe.
    être à l'écurie
    car stable
    Team associated with a manufacturer in motorsport.
    écurie de voiture

    Related Words

    rider
    A person who rides horses.
    cavalier
    equestrianism
    A sport related to horses.
    hippisme
    paddock
    An area where horses are before the race.
    paddock

    Slang Meanings

    A stable can also refer to a group of motorcycles or cars in competition jargon.
    This stable has the best motorcycle on the circuit.
    Cette écurie a la meilleure moto du circuit.
    The term can also be used to describe a group of people who support each other.
    They are all in the same stable.
    Ils sont tous dans la même écurie.