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    Poings (en. Fists)

    pwɛ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Extremities of the hand, composed of the phalanges and formed when the fingers are curled.
    He hit with his fists.
    Il a frappé avec ses poings.
    Sign of strength or aggressiveness.
    He clenched his fists in rage.
    Il a serré les poings de rage.
    On a part of the body used for striking.
    Boxers use their fists to win.
    Les boxeurs utilisent leurs poings pour gagner.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pungens', which means to sting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a raised fist
    To be angry or ready to fight.
    avoir le poing levé
    to clench one's fists
    To feel anger or determination.
    serrer les poings
    fist on the table
    To assert a position forcefully.
    poing sur la table

    Related Words

    hand
    Organ consisting of fingers, used for grasping.
    main
    blow
    Action of striking with the fist.
    coup
    boxing
    Combat sport where fists are used.
    boxe

    Slang Meanings

    To hit someone with a punch.
    He gave him a punch right in the face.
    Il lui a mis un poing en pleine figure.
    A mannerism of showing one's strength.
    He acts tough with his fists.
    Il joue les durs avec ses poings.