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    Poignards (en. Daggers)

    /pwa.njaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small knife, often double-edged, used as a weapon.
    He drew his daggers to defend himself.
    Il a sorti ses poignards pour se défendre.
    A cutting instrument of various shapes, often used in mountaineering.
    Mountaineers carry daggers to climb more easily.
    Les alpinistes portent des poignards pour grimper plus facilement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pugio', which means 'dagger'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stab someone in the back
    To betray or harm someone in a sneaky way.
    enfoncer un poignard dans le dos
    to have daggers in one's eyes
    To look at someone with hostility.
    avoir des poignards dans les yeux

    Related Words

    dagger
    A short-bladed white weapon, often used for close combat.
    dague
    blade
    The sharp part of certain tools or weapons.
    lame

    Slang Meanings

    To use a dagger
    He gave him a stab.
    Il lui a mis un coup de poignard.
    To fight with a dagger
    They had an altercation during which they fought with daggers.
    Ils ont eu une altercation au cours de laquelle ils se sont battus avec des poignards.