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    Éventail (en. Fan)

    evɑ̃tɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object made of folding blades that, when unfolded, forms a device that produces a current of air.
    She cooled herself with her silk fan.
    Elle se rafraîchit avec son é́ventail en soie.
    A varied group or selection of options or elements.
    He has a wide range of skills.
    Il a une large é́ventail de compétences.
    An instrument used to signal instructions in dance or military.
    The dance master used a fan to give the tempo.
    Le maître de danse utilisait un é́ventail pour donner le tempo.

    Etymology

    The word 'fan' comes from the Latin 'ventus' which means 'wind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a range of choices
    to have many options or possibilities.
    avoir un éventail de choix
    range of talents
    variety of skills that a person possesses.
    éventail de talents

    Related Words

    wind
    Movement of air in the atmosphere.
    vent
    to cool
    To make cooler or less hot.
    rafraîchir
    folds
    Lines or marks created by folding something.
    plis

    Slang Meanings

    To cool off quickly or effortlessly, like with a fan.
    She just waved her fan to give herself a refreshing breeze.
    Elle a juste agité son é́ventail pour se donner un coup de frais.
    To have multiple options in a situation.
    He has a range of ongoing projects.
    Il a un é́ventail de projets en cours.