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    Moulin (en. Mill)

    [mu.lɛ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Tool or machine used to grind materials, mainly grains.
    The coffee grinder makes a lot of noise.
    Le moulin à café fait beaucoup de bruit.
    Building where such a device is located.
    They visited an old windmill in the countryside.
    Ils ont visité un vieux moulin à vent dans la campagne.
    A natural or artificial device that creates a vortex, particularly in geography.
    The watermill uses the force of the current to generate energy.
    Le moulin d'eau utilise la force du courant pour produire de l'énergie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'molinus', derived from 'mola', meaning 'millstone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chatterbox
    A person who talks a lot.
    moulin à paroles
    to subject to thorough scrutiny
    To subject something to thorough examination.
    passer au moulin
    windmill
    Wind-powered mill.
    moulin à vent

    Related Words

    millstone
    Stone or disk used for grinding.
    meule
    to grind
    To reduce to powder using a mill.
    moudre
    molding
    Manufacturing technique using a mold.
    moulage

    Slang Meanings

    Distraction or liveliness.
    That party was a real blast!
    Cette soirée était un vrai moulin!
    A place where people gather to chat.
    We'll meet at the cafe after work.
    On se retrouve au moulin après le boulot.