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    Flanquer (en. To flank)

    /flɑ̃.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put or place something forcefully or brutally.
    He threw the book on the table.
    Il a flanqué le livre sur la table.
    To eject or throw someone out with force.
    He threw his friend out of the car.
    Il a flanqué son ami hors de la voiture.
    To increase the force or intensity of something.
    The government allocated more funds for the project.
    Le gouvernement a flanqué plus de fonds pour le projet.
    To leave or abandon something.
    He dumped his old furniture in the street.
    Il a flanqué son vieux meuble dans la rue.

    Etymology

    Of French origin, the word 'flanquer' may derive from the verb 'flanquer' in Old French, meaning 'to put beside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw a punch
    to hit someone with force.
    flanquer un coup de poing
    to throw someone out
    to make someone leave abruptly.
    flanquer dehors
    to scram
    to leave a place quickly.
    flanquer le camp
    to knock down
    to knock something or someone down.
    flanquer à terre

    Related Words

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    A side part or side.
    flanque
    flan
    A type of dessert, often made with cream.
    flan
    flanquage
    The action of flanquer, the act of placing at a location.
    flanquage

    Slang Meanings

    To drop something carelessly.
    He tossed his things into the corner.
    Il a flanqué ses affaires dans le coin.
    To tell someone off.
    He threw her aside when she asked for help.
    Il l'a flanqué quand elle a demandé de l'aide.