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    Flanc (en. Flank)

    /flɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Lateral part of the human body or an animal.
    He has pain in his flank after exercise.
    Il a une douleur au flanc après l'exercice.
    Side of a building or a structure.
    The north flank of the church is adorned with stained glass.
    Le flanc nord de l'église est orné de vitraux.
    Extremity of an object, often related to position.
    The flank of the car was damaged in the accident.
    Le flanc de la voiture a été endommagé dans l'accident.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'flanc', of Germano-Roman origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flank of battle
    Lateral position in military strategy.
    flanc de bataille
    right flank
    Right side of an object or a person.
    flanc droit
    change flank
    Modify one's position or attitude.
    changer de flanc

    Related Words

    rear flank
    Rear side of a vehicle or entity.
    flanc arrière
    lateral flank
    Lateral side of an object or structure.
    flanc latéral
    flank of an animal
    Side of an animal, commonly used in zoology.
    flanc d'un animal

    Slang Meanings

    A flank
    He has too much flank on his car.
    Il a un flanc en trop sur sa voiture.
    Hard flank
    He has a hard flank to play.
    Il a un flanc dur à jouer.