Nouée (en. Knotted)

/nue.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The action of tying something or the result of that action.
The knot in the rope was strong.
La nouée de la corde était solide.
A set of knots.
The knot in the little girl's hair was decorative.
La nouée dans les cheveux de la petite fille était décorative.
What is formed by a link between different elements.
The knot of relationships between the characters in the book is complex.
La nouée des relations entre les personnages du livre est complexe.

Etymology

Derived from the French verb 'nouer', which means to tie a knot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a knot
To tie a knot precisely.
faire une nouée
to be in a tangle
To be in a complicated situation.
être dans la nouée

Related Words

knot
Something that binds or unites elements.
nœud
to tie
The action of making a knot.
nouer

Slang Meanings

Something complicated or tangled.
This situation is a real tangle.
Cette situation est une vraie nouée.
A strong bond between people.
They have a bond that will never fade.
Ils ont une nouée qui ne s'effacera jamais.