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    Foin (en. Hay)

    /fɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Dried grass for fodder.
    Farmers store hay for the winter.
    Les agriculteurs stockent du foin pour l'hiver.
    It can also refer to the harvest of this grass.
    Hay cutting generally takes place in summer.
    La coupe du foin se fait généralement en été.
    By extension, can be used to refer to things of no importance.
    These are just trifles, hay.
    Ce ne sont que des futilités, du foin.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin, from the word 'fœnum', meaning hay.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have hay on one's back
    To be in the process of hiding something.
    avoir du foin dans son dos
    to make hay
    To make noise, to attract attention.
    faire du foin
    to gather hay
    To take advantage of the opportunity.
    ramasser du foin

    Related Words

    haymaking
    Action of harvesting hay.
    foinage
    haymaker
    Person who harvests hay.
    foinier
    small haystack
    Small pile of hay.
    foinette

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a mundane or boring situation.
    This movie is really just hay.
    Ce film est vraiment du foin.
    Used to talk about minor disputes of little importance.
    They are arguing over hay.
    Ils se disputent pour du foin.