Pien (en. Foot)

/pjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A word used to designate the river.
The Pien flows through several regions of France.
Le Pien traverse plusieurs régions de France.
A local term to describe a small river.
This village is located near a pien.
Ce village est situé près d'un pien.

Etymology

The term 'pien' comes from the Latin 'pinna' which means 'feather' or 'wing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in full Pien
expression indicating a great abundance.
à plein Pien
the flowing Pien
indicates a place where water flows freely.
le Pien qui coule

Related Words

pienidity
Quality of what is related to the pien.
pienidité
piennette
Small river or stream.
piennette

Slang Meanings

To shout like a starling (often used to refer to noise).
He started to pien like crazy during the match.
Il a commencé à pien comme un fou pendant le match.
To be in an uncomfortable situation.
After that fall, I was feeling quite pien!
Après cette chute, je suis resté bien pien !