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    Dominos (en. Dominoes)

    /dɔ.mi.nɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A board game played with rectangular pieces marked with dots.
    We spent the evening playing dominos.
    Nous avons passé la soirée à jouer aux dominos.
    The pieces used in this game.
    He placed a domino on the table.
    Il a posé un domino sur la table.

    Etymology

    The word 'dominos' derives from the Latin 'dominus', meaning 'master'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    play dominos
    Participate in a game of dominos.
    jouer aux dominos
    knock down dominos
    Perform an action that triggers a chain reaction.
    faire tomber des dominos
    place a domino
    Play a piece in the game.
    poser un domino

    Related Words

    domino
    Piece of the game of dominos.
    domino
    domino effect
    Phenomenon where a small action leads to a series of other actions.
    domino effect

    Slang Meanings

    Play or spend time socializing.
    We're going to have a game of dominos, it's going to be fun.
    On va se faire une partie de dominos, ça va être sympa.
    Throw dominos, often used to describe a quick strategy.
    He decided to throw the dominos and see what happens.
    Il a décidé de lancer les dominos et voir ce qui en sort.