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    D'épines (en. Of thorns)

    [de.pin]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The rigid and pointed tips of plants.
    Roses are beautiful, but they are covered in thorns.
    Les roses sont belles, mais elles sont couvertes d'épines.
    Difficulties or dangers that make a situation complex.
    Navigating this political period is filled with thorns.
    Traverser cette période politique est rempli d'épines.
    A security device comprising sharp elements.
    The wall was decorated with thorns to deter intruders.
    Le mur était décoré de d'épines pour empêcher les intrus.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'spina', which means 'thorn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have thorns in one's side
    To be troubled by problems.
    avoir des épines dans le pied
    to pull the thorns from a problem
    To resolve a difficult situation.
    tirer les épines d'un problème
    to be surrounded by thorns
    To be in a delicate situation.
    être entouré d'épines

    Related Words

    thorn
    Pointed and rigid, part of a plant.
    épine
    thorny
    That has thorns, or is delicate.
    épineux
    to thorn
    To put thorns on something.
    épiner

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the defensive.
    He was thorny after that criticism.
    Il était d'épines après cette critique.
    To have a closed attitude.
    Don't be so thorny, try to be more open.
    Ne sois pas si d'épines, essaie d'être plus ouvert.