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    Poignard (en. Dagger)

    /pwɛ.ɲaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A short-bladed weapon, double-edged, ending in a point.
    He pulled out his dagger to defend himself.
    Il a sorti son poignard pour se défendre.
    An instrument or tool that has a shape similar to that of a dagger.
    This knife resembled a dagger both in size and shape.
    Ce couteau a ressemblé à un poignard tant par sa taille que par sa forme.
    Figurative use of the term to denote an act of betrayal.
    His betrayal was a dagger in his friend's back.
    Sa trahison a été un poignard dans le dos de son ami.

    Etymology

    The word 'dagger' comes from the Latin 'pugnalis', which is derived from 'pugnare' meaning 'to fight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carry a dagger
    To be ready to act with violence or aggression.
    porter un poignard
    to stab in the back
    To betray someone in a sneaky manner.
    poignarder dans le dos
    a dagger of betrayal
    A disloyal act towards a friend.
    un poignard de la trahison

    Related Words

    daguerreotype
    A type of photography from the 19th century.
    daguerréotype
    knife
    Useful for cutting, often adorned with a blade.
    couteau
    sword
    A longer bladed weapon than a dagger.
    épée

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to describe a sneaky attack.
    He gave me a dagger blow when he revealed my secrets.
    Il m’a fait un coup de poignard quand il a révélé mes secrets.
    A tool of betrayal in conflicting relationships.
    His promise was as sharp as a dagger, ready to hurt.
    Sa promesse était aussi aiguisée qu'un poignard, prête à blesser.