Gnome (en. Gnome)

/nɔm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An imaginary being of small stature, similar to a dwarf.

In the garden, there was a statue of a gnome watching over my flowers.

Dans le jardin, il y avait une statue de gnome qui veillait sur mes fleurs.

In computing, a gnome is a desktop environment used on UNIX systems.

I installed Gnome on my Linux machine for a more user-friendly interface.

J'ai installé Gnome sur ma machine Linux pour une interface utilisateur plus conviviale.

A gnome is also a figure in mythology, often considered a guardian of the treasures of the earth.

Gnomes are often described as earth creatures living in caves.

Les gnomes sont souvent décrits comme des créatures de la terre, vivant dans des grottes.

From the Latin word 'gnomus', which means 'guardian of the earth'.

garden gnome

A figurine made of durable material, often ceramic, placed in gardens.

gnome de jardin

to have a gnome

To refer to a very calm and orderly living environment.

avoir un gnome

dwarf

A small-statured human being.

nain

sylph

An air spirit or a light creature.

sylph

troll

A mythological creature often portrayed as malevolent.

troll

An affectionate term for a short person.

Look at that little gnome, he's so cute!

Regarde ce petit gnome, il est tellement mignon !

Used to refer to someone who stays away from others, like a hermit.

He lives like a gnome, far from the city and people.

Il vit comme un gnome, loin de la ville et des gens.