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    Épines (en. Thorns)

    [epin]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sharp spikes of a plant, often found on rose bushes.
    The thorns of the rose bushes can hurt if one is not careful.
    Les épines des rosiers peuvent faire mal si l'on ne fait pas attention.
    Difficulties or obstacles in a situation.
    He encountered many thorns on his path to success.
    Il a rencontré de nombreuses épines sur son chemin vers le succès.
    Natural defenses of a plant to protect itself.
    Thorns are an adaptation of plants to protect themselves from herbivores.
    Les épines sont une adaptation des plantes pour se protéger des herbivores.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'spina', meaning the point or the prong.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have thorns in one's foot
    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    avoir des épines dans le pied
    to not see the thorns
    To be overly optimistic and ignore difficulties.
    ne pas voir les épines

    Related Words

    barberry
    A type of spiny plant.
    épine-vinette
    backbone
    The spine or a crucial support.
    épine dorsale
    iron thorn
    A type of thorn that is particularly hard.
    épine de fer

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected difficulty or obstacle.
    This project has a lot of thorns on its path.
    Ce projet a beaucoup d'épines sur son parcours.
    A prickly problem that requires attention.
    It's going to be complicated, there are thorns everywhere.
    Ça va être compliqué, il y a des épines partout.