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    Écus (en. Shields)

    e-ky

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Old coin made of gold or silver.
    Ecus were used as currency in trade during the Middle Ages.
    Les é́cus étaient utilisés comme monnaie de commerce au Moyen Âge.
    It is also the name of certain coats of arms representing a shield.
    The king displays his shield on the coat of arms.
    Le roi arbore son écu sur le blason.
    Can refer to a reward or a prize.
    He won several écus for his sports performances.
    Il a remporté plusieurs é́cus pour ses performances sportives.

    Etymology

    The word 'écu' comes from the Latin 'scutum', which means a shield.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to earn écus
    to earn money
    gagner des é́cus
    wooden écus
    term referring to counterfeit coins
    écus en bois
    the treasure of écus
    a large amount of money
    le trésor des é́cus

    Related Words

    écu
    Shield or coat of arms.
    écu
    minting
    Action of producing currency.
    monnayage
    treasure
    Great wealth accumulated.
    trésor

    Slang Meanings

    To manage with little.
    He managed to live with a few écus.
    Il a réussi à vivre avec quelques é́cus.
    To have money.
    After the sale, he has some écus to resell.
    Après la vente, il a des é́cus à revendre.