Domino (en. Domino)

/dɔ.mi.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An element of the game of dominoes, usually divided into two squares each bearing a number.

They played dominoes all night, chaining games together.

Ils ont joué toute la nuit au domino, en enchaînant les parties.

A type of clothing that can cover the entire body.

She wore a black domino to the evening event.

Elle portait un domino noir en soirée.

The word 'domino' comes from the Latin word 'dominicum', which means 'master'.

to play dominoes

To participate in a game of dominoes.

jouer au domino

domino of failure

A series of related events leading to a negative outcome.

domino de l'échec

domino effect

The principle that a small event can trigger a chain of consequences.

domino effect

domino (clothing)

A coat or cape that elegantly covers the body.

domino (vêtement)

domino (game)

The game that uses dominoes as the main elements.

domino (jeu)

number dominoes

A board game using stones marked with numbers.

dominos de chiffres

To be in a situation where everything seems to be collapsing.

After the breakup, his life was like a falling domino.

Après la rupture, sa vie était comme un domino qui tombait.

To make a decision that leads to a chain of subsequent actions.

That decision was a real domino for the subsequent events.

Cette décision a été un vrai domino pour les événements suivants.