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    Noeud (en. Node)

    /nœd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The union of several elements by entanglement.
    He made a strong knot with the rope.
    Il a fait un noeud solide avec la corde.
    A growth on a plant where the leaves converge.
    The knot on the branch indicates that it has grown well.
    Le noeud sur la branche indique qu'elle a bien poussé.
    A meeting point in a mountain range.
    They reached the knot of the chain at sunrise.
    Ils ont atteint le noeud de la chaîne au lever du soleil.
    A problem or difficulty to solve.
    This file is a real knot to untie.
    Ce dossier est un vrai noeud à défaire.

    Etymology

    The word 'noeud' comes from the Latin 'nodus', which also means 'knot' or 'knob'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    knot in the stomach
    Feeling of anxiety or apprehension.
    noeud dans le ventre
    cut the knot
    Solve a complex problem.
    couper le noeud
    make a big knot
    Make a situation more complicated.
    faire un gros noeud

    Related Words

    to tie
    Action of making a knot.
    nouer
    slipknot
    A type of knot that tightens under tension.
    noeud coulant
    sailor's knot
    Knot used in navigation or fishing.
    noeud marin

    Slang Meanings

    A trouble or difficult problem.
    This project is a real knot, we can't get out of it!
    C'est un vrai noeud ce projet, on ne s'en sort pas !
    A complicated situation.
    It feels like we've stepped into a knot!
    On dirait qu'on a mis les pieds dans un noeud!