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    Gaule (en. Gaul)

    /ɡol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Long stick used in games or sports.
    He used a rod to catch the fish.
    Il a utilisé une gaule pour attraper le poisson.
    Stick used by fishermen to maintain their balance.
    The fisherman's rod was very light.
    La gaule du pêcheur était très légère.
    Traditionally, 'gaule' also refers to ancient France, inhabited by the Gauls.
    The remains of Gaul are worth visiting.
    Les vestiges de la gaule méritent d'être visités.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'galea', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get caught
    To be caught or taken in the act.
    se faire gauler
    fishing rod
    A type of rod used for fishing.
    gaule de pêche
    rod in hand
    To have a stick or a means of defense.
    gaule à la main

    Related Words

    Gaulish
    Relating to the Gauls, an ancient people of Gaul.
    gaulois
    to bend
    To become inclined or not straight.
    gauchir
    small rods
    Small pieces of rod or tiny objects made from rod.
    gaulettes

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to denote a poorly planned action.
    He made a blunder trying to get through with his failed plan.
    Il a fait un coup de gaule en essayant de passer avec son plan raté.
    Using a rod to refer to a controversial act.
    What he did at work is really a blunder.
    C'est un vrai gaule ce qu'il a fait au travail.