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    Lances (en. Spears)

    /lɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Long pointed stick used as a weapon.
    Knights fought with lances in the Middle Ages.
    Les chevaliers combattaient avec des lances au Moyen Âge.
    Tool for piercing or for throwing things.
    He used a spear to catch the fish.
    Il a utilisé une lance pour attraper le poisson.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lancea', which means 'spear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    throw flowers
    To compliment someone.
    lancer des fleurs
    throw down a challenge
    To provoke someone to a challenge.
    lancer un défi
    send a message
    To send or communicate an idea.
    lancer un message

    Related Words

    launch
    Action of throwing something.
    lancement
    thrower
    Person or device that throws.
    lanceur
    lancet
    Small sharp instrument.
    lancette

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a quick movement.
    He made a quick move to save time.
    Il a fait une lance pour gagner du temps.
    Expresses the notion of haste.
    Don't do things hastily!
    Ne fais pas les choses à la lance!