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    Palma (en. Palma)

    /pal.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A typical tree of tropical regions, belonging to the Arecaceae family.
    The palms line the beach, creating a postcard landscape.
    Les palmas bordent la plage, créant un paysage de carte postale.
    Leaf or branch of the palm tree, often used as a symbol of victory or peace.
    He was crowned with a palm during the ceremony.
    Il a été couronné d'une palma lors de la cérémonie.
    In architecture, a decoration that resembles the shape of a palm leaf.
    The palm-shaped frieze adorns the ceiling of the room.
    La frise en forme de palma embellit le plafond de la salle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'palma', meaning 'palm', referring to the shape of the leaves.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    palm d'or
    Prestigious award given to the best film at the Cannes Festival.
    palme d'or
    to the palm
    Moving freely, without constraints.
    à la palm
    to throw the palm
    To declare someone a winner or deserving.
    jeter la palme

    Related Words

    palmette
    An architectural element inspired by the shape of palm leaves.
    palmette

    Slang Meanings

    When a person is having fun without caring about others.
    He was in the palm, completely absorbed in his dance.
    Il était dans la palma, complètement absorbé par sa danse.
    To relax and enjoy life.
    After all that stress, he decided to leave and have fun.
    Après tout ce stress, il a décidé de partir et de faire la palma.