Épées (en. Swords)

/e.pe.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A metal combat instrument, with a long and narrow blade.

The knights brandished their swords during the duels.

Les chevaliers brandissaient leurs épées lors des duels.

In the context of sports, especially fencing, a sword is used for competition.

She won the fencing championship with her sword.

Elle a remporté le championnat d'escrime avec son épée.

Figuratively, a sword can represent power or strength.

Words can be sharp swords in an argument.

Les mots peuvent être des épées tranchantes dans une dispute.

From the Latin 'spatha', which means sword.

to have the sword of Damocles hanging over one’s head

To be under constant threat.

avoir l'épée de Damoclès sur la tête

to fight like a lion with one's sword

To fight with determination and courage.

se battre comme un lion avec son épée

to throw in the sword

To abandon a conflict or a struggle.

jeter l'épée

blade

Cutting edge of a weapon.

lame

shield

Shield used in combat.

écu

saber

A type of curved sword.

sabre

To use one's power or authority aggressively.

He drew his sword in the meeting, imposing his viewpoint.

Il a sorti son épée dans la réunion, imposant son point de vue.

To defend or attack verbally.

She doesn’t hesitate to draw her sword in case of criticism.

Elle n'hésite pas à sortir son épée en cas de critique.