Desforges (en. Desforges)
/de.fɔʁʒ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A place where metal is worked at the forge.
The valley of desforges is famous for its artisan blacksmiths.
La vallée desforges est célèbre pour ses artisans forgerons.
A family name that may refer to blacksmith ancestors.
The desforges have a long history of trades related to metal.
Les desforges ont une longue histoire de métiers liés au métal.
Etymology
The term 'desforges' comes from Old French, where 'forge' refers to the place where metal is forged.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to work at the forge
To engage in the trade of blacksmithing.
travailler à la forge
to have the fire of the forge
To be passionate about working with metal.
avoir le feu de la forge
Related Words
forge
A place where metal is heated and shaped.
forge
blacksmith
A person who forges metal.
forgeron
forged
The product of the forging process.
forgée
Slang Meanings
To work hard to achieve a goal.
One must desforge to succeed in this field.
Il faut desforger pour réussir dans ce domaine.
To be on fire, energetic.
She was desforges during the last match.
Elle était desforges lors du dernier match.