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    Fourche (en. Fork)

    /fuʁʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Agricultural or gardening tool with long prongs, used to lift and turn materials such as straw or compost.
    He used the fork to turn the manure in the field.
    Il a utilisé la fourche pour retourner le fumier dans le champ.
    In a culinary context, it also refers to a type of eating utensil, like a fork.
    On the table, there was a fork and a knife for each guest.
    Sur la table, il y avait une fourche et un couteau pour chaque convive.
    It can also designate a branching in a path or road.
    We took the fork to the left to go towards the forest.
    Nous avons pris la fourche à gauche pour aller vers la forêt.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'furca' which means 'fork, bifurcation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fork
    Refers to making a decision by diverging.
    faire une fourche
    at the end of the fork
    At an intersection or a choice in life.
    au bout de la fourche
    price range
    Interval between a minimum and maximum price.
    fourchette de prix

    Related Words

    fork
    Table utensil with prongs, used for eating.
    fourchette
    bifurcation
    Action of dividing into two branches.
    bifurcation
    tool
    Device or instrument for working.
    outil
    farm
    Land used for agriculture, often associated with the fork.
    ferme

    Slang Meanings

    To have a fork
    When he is in a complicated situation, he says he has a fork.
    Quand il est dans une situation compliquée, il dit qu'il a une fourche.
    Fork in hand
    He has a fork in hand when he talks to his friends.
    Il a une fourche à la main quand il parle à ses amis.