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    D’épée (en. Sword)

    /depe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sharp and pointed weapon used for combat.
    The knight drew his sword to defend his honor.
    Le chevalier a dégainé son épée pour défendre son honneur.
    A symbol of authority or justice.
    She was appointed judge with the power of the sword of the law.
    Elle a été nommée juge avec le pouvoir de l'épée de la loi.
    Used in fencing, it is one of the three sports weapons.
    In competition, he excelled with the sword and won several medals.
    En compétition, il a excellé à l'épée et a remporté plusieurs médailles.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'spatha', meaning a long weapon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To parry with a sword
    To defend or protect oneself with a sword.
    parer avec l'épée
    To fall under the sword
    To be a victim of a sanction or punishment.
    tomber sous l'épée
    The sword of Damocles
    Representation of an imminent danger.
    l'épée de Damoclès

    Related Words

    Fencing
    The art of fighting with a sword.
    escrime
    Wooden sword
    Sword used in safe training.
    épée de bois
    Bastard sword
    A sword having a balance between a long sword and a short sword.
    épée bâtarde

    Slang Meanings

    To be ready to fight.
    He is always ready to draw his sword on the playground.
    Il est toujours prêt à sortir son épée sur le terrain de jeu.
    To have guts or courage.
    She has a sword in her belly when it comes to defending her friends.
    Elle a une épée dans le ventre lorsqu'il s'agit de défendre ses amis.