Pignons (en. Pinions)

[piɲɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Edible seeds from the cones of certain species of pines.

Pine nuts are often used in Mediterranean cooking.

Les pignons de pin sont souvent utilisés dans la cuisine méditerranéenne.

Roof parts of a house with pointed shapes.

The gables of seaside houses are typically bright-colored.

Les pignons des maisons en bord de mer sont typiquement chargés de couleurs vives.

From the Latin 'pinna' meaning 'wing', reference to the shape.

pine nuts

Edible seeds from the pine, often used in cooking.

pignons de pin

to have a prominent position

To be known, recognized in one's field.

avoir du pignon sur rue

gable ends

Upper parts of a building, often triangular in shape.

pignons de toit

pine

Coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.

seeds

Reproductive parts of plants, often edible.

graines

cones

Reproductive structures of conifers from which pine nuts come.

cônes

To have a prominent position

He finally has a prominent position with his new restaurant.

Il a enfin des pignons sur rue avec son nouveau restaurant.

To be financially comfortable

Since he sold his house, he is financially comfortable.

Depuis qu'il a vendu sa maison, il a des pignons.