Flanqué (en. Flanked)
/flɑ̃.ke/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is placed on the sides.
The trees flanked by the road offer a beautiful view.
Les arbres flanqués de la route offrent une belle vue.
Refers to a lateral position in a space.
The flanks of the building are adorned with sculptures.
Les flanqués de l'édifice sont ornés de sculptures.
When speaking of a person, refers to someone who is on the sides, such as in a battle.
The soldiers flanked by their comrades advanced cautiously.
Les soldats flanqués de leurs camarades avancèrent prudemment.
Etymology
From the verb flanquer, meaning to place or position on the sides.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flanked by
Accompanied by.
flanqués de
to give a slap
To give a slap.
flanquer une claque
to be flanked by
To be surrounded by.
être flanqué de
Related Words
to flank
To position something on the side.
flanquer
flanking
Action of placing at the flank.
flanquement
flank
Side or lateral part of something.
flanc
Slang Meanings
To be on edge.
After that meeting, he was flanked by pressure.
Après cette réunion, il était flanquépore.
To be accompanied in a burdensome way.
He always arrives flanked by his problems.
Il arrive toujours flanquépore de ses problèmes.