Hache (en. Ax)

/aʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A tool used for splitting or cutting wood.
The man used an axe to fell a tree.
L'homme a utilisé une hache pour abattre un arbre.
A weapon with a wide, sharp blade, usually attached to a handle.
Vikings often used axes in battle.
Les vikings utilisaient souvent des haches en bataille.

Etymology

The word 'hache' comes from the Latin 'falcis', which means 'blade, sickle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chop finely
To cut something into very small pieces.
hacher menu
get the work done
To complete the work quickly and efficiently.
hacher le travail
interrupt someone while they are speaking.
To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
hacher la parole

Related Words

hashing
The action of cutting or reducing into small pieces.
hachage
chopper
An instrument used for chopping.
hachoir

Slang Meanings

In some areas, it can refer to a rough sale or a deal lacking sophistication.
He made a killing at the market; all prices are slashed.
Il a fait une hache sur le marché, tous les prix sont cassés.