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    Fétu (en. Wispy)

    [fty]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small blade of grass or straw.
    He picked up a straw for the fire.
    Il a ramassé un fétu de paille pour le feu.
    An element of little importance.
    This problem is just a straw in an ocean of difficulties.
    Ce problème n'est qu'un fétu dans un océan de difficultés.
    In certain regions, it can refer to a small piece of something.
    There is only a straw of paper left on the table.
    Il ne reste qu'un fétu de papier sur la table.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "straw" goes back to the Latin 'fetus,' meaning 'carried' or 'to flourish.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a straw
    To be insignificant or unimportant.
    être un fétu
    straw of hay
    Used to refer to a stalk of straw.
    fétu de paille
    blade of grass
    Referring to a blade of grass.
    fétu d'herbe

    Related Words

    straw
    Material made of grain stalks.
    paille
    stalk
    A thread or a small piece.
    brin
    grass
    A plant with a green stem, often used for grazing.
    herbe

    Slang Meanings

    A small worthless object.
    It's just a straw, it's not worth much.
    Ce n'est qu'un fétu, ça ne vaut pas grand-chose.
    An insignificant person.
    That guy is just a straw in this group.
    Ce type est juste un fétu dans ce groupe.