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    Dé (en. Of)

    /de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object with a cubic shape bearing numbers or symbols on its faces, used for games.
    He rolled the die and got a six.
    Il a lancé le dé et a obtenu un six.
    A measuring tool in geometry or sciences.
    He used a die to measure the angle.
    Il a utilisé un dé pour mesurer l'angle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'datum', which means 'to give', referring to the random decision.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to roll the dice
    To take a risk or decide something randomly.
    rouler les dés
    a roll of the dice
    A risky action that can have an unpredictable outcome.
    un coup de dés
    thimble
    Small die used for sewing.
    dé à coudre

    Related Words

    gaming die
    Die used for board games.
    dé à jouer
    to unchain
    To have or use multiple dice.
    décheniller

    Slang Meanings

    To play poker with dice.
    He suggested rolling a die to see who pays.
    Il a proposé de faire un dé pour voir qui paie.
    To take a risk in a decision.
    He decided to roll a die and travel without a plan.
    Il a décidé de faire un dé et de voyager sans plan.