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    Flèches (en. Arrows)

    /flɛʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Thin pointed extension projected by a bow.
    He shot an accurate arrow at the center of the target.
    Il a tiré une flèche précise au centre de la cible.
    Symbol representing a direction.
    The arrows on the map indicate the way to follow.
    Les flèches sur le plan indiquent le chemin à suivre.
    Mark that indicates a direction or passage.
    The arrows on the road guide drivers.
    Les flèches sur la route guident les conducteurs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'flaeca', which means a thing that is thrown.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    follow the arrows
    To respect the indications given by signs.
    suivre les flèches
    arrow of time
    Philosophical concept concerning the flow of time.
    flèche du temps
    arrows of love
    Mythological reference to love, often linked to Cupid.
    flèches d'amour

    Related Words

    archer
    Person who shoots with a bow.
    archer
    target
    Object at which arrows are shot.
    cible
    archery
    Art or sport of shooting with a bow.
    archerie

    Slang Meanings

    To have specific desires or intentions.
    He shoots arrows every time he talks about her.
    Il envoie des flèches à chaque fois qu'il parle d'elle.
    To act quickly or efficiently.
    She tackled the problem like an arrow.
    Elle a attaqué le problème comme une flèche.