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    L'échine (en. The spine)

    /le.ʃin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The part of the spine that runs along the back.
    He has a pain in his spine after lifting a heavy weight.
    Il a mal à l'échine après avoir soulevé un poids lourd.
    The back part of a product, such as a book.
    The title is printed on the spine of the book.
    Le titre est inscrit sur l'échine du livre.
    The upper back in a figurative context.
    His cunning gave him the spine of cynicism.
    Sa malice lui a donné l'échine du cynisme.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'spina' meaning 'thorn', in reference to the shape of the spine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a stiff spine
    To be rigid or inflexible.
    avoir l'échine raide
    to get one’s spine
    To impose a difficult task on oneself.
    se faire l'échine
    to fall on one's back
    To be surprised or shocked.
    tomber sur l'échine

    Related Words

    vertebra
    Each of the bony pieces of the spine.
    vertèbre
    back
    The back part of the human body, between the neck and the hips.
    dos

    Slang Meanings

    To act foolish
    Stop acting foolish!
    Arrête de jouer les échines!
    To be brave
    He showed tremendous courage in defending his friend.
    Il a montré une échine énorme en défendant son ami.