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    Lame (en. Blade)

    /lam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Flat and thin plate or sheet, often used for tools or weapons.
    A knife blade can be made of stainless steel.
    Une lame de couteau peut être faite d'acier inoxydable.
    Sharp part of a knife or sword.
    The blade of the sword shines in the sun.
    La lame de l'épée brille au soleil.
    The part of a saw or another tool that performs the cut.
    Change the saw blade for more precise cuts.
    Changez la lame de la scie pour obtenir des coupes plus précises.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lamina', which means 'leaf' or 'plate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ground swell
    Important wave or undercurrent.
    lame de fond
    saw blade
    Cutting part of a saw.
    lame de scie
    to be on the edge
    To be in a delicate or precarious position.
    être sur la lame

    Related Words

    bladelet
    A small piece of blade or metal.
    lameau
    small blade
    Small blade, generally used for fine cuts.
    lamelette

    Slang Meanings

    Awful or uninteresting, when talking about a person or a situation.
    That movie was really lame; I didn't like it.
    Ce film était vraiment lame, je n'ai pas aimé.
    A person who lacks charm or charisma.
    He's so lame; he doesn't know how to have fun.
    Il est tellement lame, il ne sait pas s'amuser.