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    Nain (en. Dwarf)

    /nɛɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person of short stature due to a growth disorder.
    He was born with a condition that makes him a dwarf.
    Il est né avec une condition qui fait de lui un nain.
    In stories, a fantastical being of short stature, often associated with magic.
    Dwarfs are often depicted as miners in stories.
    Les nains sont souvent dépeints comme des mineurs dans les histoires.
    A term sometimes used pejoratively to refer to someone of short stature.
    Don't call him a dwarf, that's very insulting.
    Ne l'appelle pas nain, c'est très insultant.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nanus', meaning 'dwarf'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    garden gnome
    Outdoor decoration, often ceramic, depicting a dwarf.
    nain de jardin
    family dwarf
    Friendly or affectionate term for a small child or family member.
    nain de la famille
    to be among the dwarfs
    To be considered a member of a group of short stature.
    compter parmi les nains

    Related Words

    dwarfism
    Medical condition characterized by abnormally short stature.
    nanisme
    dwarfism
    Equivalent to the medical term for short stature due to genetic anomalies.
    dwarfisme
    little person
    Pejorative term referring to a person of short stature.
    nabot

    Slang Meanings

    little man
    Look at that dwarf, he's shorter than the others.
    Regarde ce nain, il est plus bas que les autres.
    garden gnome
    He's so small he looks like a garden gnome.
    Il est tellement petit qu'on dirait un nain de jardin.