Épingles (en. Pins)

epɛ̃ɡl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Small metal instruments with a point and a head, used to attach or fasten fabrics.

She used pins to hold the fabric in place while she sewed.

Elle a utilisé des épingles pour maintenir le tissu en place pendant qu'elle cousait.

A set of pins sometimes used for storage or organization.

The drawer is full of sewing pins scattered everywhere.

Le tiroir est plein d’épingles de couture étalées partout.

In common language, refers to specific elements or important details.

We need to discuss the pins of our project at the meeting.

Nous devons discuter des épingles de notre projet lors de la réunion.

From Old French 'epingle', which comes from Latin 'spina', meaning 'thorn'.

To keep something under wraps

Means to keep something secret or under control.

tenir sous épingles

Safety pin

Type of pin used to hold pieces of fabric together.

épingle à nourrice

Staple

Object used to attach multiple sheets of paper.

agrafe

Brooch

Jewelry that fastens onto a garment with a pin.

broche

Fastening

Means of holding two items together.

fixation

Used to describe a delicate or tricky situation.

It's a pin business that one should not get involved in.

C'est une affaire d'épingles dans laquelle il ne faut pas se mêler.

Refers to a clever or crafty person.

He is really sharp, always on the lookout for the best opportunities.

Il est vraiment épingle, toujours à l'affût des meilleures opportunités.