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    Haie (en. Hedge)

    /ɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of bushes or trees serving as a fence.
    The hedge protects the garden from prying eyes.
    La haie protège le jardin des regards indiscrets.
    A set formed by the players of a team adopting a defensive formation.
    The defense formed a solid hedge to block the attackers.
    La défense a formé une haie solide pour bloquer les attaquants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cæde', which means 'to cut'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to form a guard of honor
    To form a line of people who applaud or cheer someone passing by.
    faire une haie d'honneur
    to be on the defensive
    To be on the defensive.
    être dans la haie
    to break through the hedge
    To remove an obstacle, often in a conflict context.
    casser la haie

    Related Words

    hedge builder
    Person who builds a hedge.
    haisseur
    guard of honor
    Series of people arranged to welcome someone.
    haie d'honneur
    protective hedge
    Barrier formed by plants to protect something.
    haie de protection

    Slang Meanings

    To have a hedge
    He took a kick in the hedge during the match.
    Il a pris un coup de pied dans la haie pendant le match.
    A defensive strategy
    We need to set up a hedge to avoid shots.
    On doit mettre en place une haie pour éviter les tirs.