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    Palmes (en. Palms)

    /palm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Leaf of a palm tree.
    The leaves of the coconut tree are majestic.
    Les palmes du cocotier sont majestueuses.
    Appendage used for swimming, like diving fins.
    He bought fins to swim better.
    Il a acheté des palmes pour mieux nager.
    Reward or honor, often represented by a palm.
    He received the Palme d'Or at the film festival.
    Il a reçu la palme d'or au festival du film.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'palma', which means 'palm tree' or 'palm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swimming fins
    Fins used for swimming.
    palmes de nage
    to receive the palm
    To receive a prize or distinction.
    recevoir la palme
    to have fins
    Evokes a success or an exceptional achievement.
    avoir des palmes

    Related Words

    palm tree
    Tropical tree with large palm-shaped leaves.
    palmier
    swim
    To move in water using the arms and legs.
    nager
    reward
    Prize or honor awarded for an achievement.
    récompense
    diving
    Action of diving underwater.
    plongée

    Slang Meanings

    To be successful or do well in an activity.
    He really has fins in his new project.
    Il a vraiment des palmes dans son nouveau projet.
    To boast about an achievement.
    She strolls around with her fins after winning the competition.
    Elle se balade avec ses palmes après avoir gagné la compétition.