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    Rapière (en. Rapier)

    /ʁapjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A rapier is a weapon characterized by its long, thin blade, primarily used in sword fights.
    The duel took place with classical rapiers.
    Le duel s'est déroulé avec des rapières classiques.
    It is also a term used to refer to a person skilled in sword fighting.
    This fencer is a true master of the rapier.
    Cet escrimeur est un véritable maître de la rapière.
    Historically, the rapier was popular in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.
    Rapiers were commonly used by the nobility.
    Les rapières étaient couramment utilisées par les nobles.

    Etymology

    The word 'rapier' comes from the Italian 'rapiera', which refers to a type of sword.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kill with a rapier
    To demonstrate great skill in a fight.
    tuer avec une rapière
    to dance with a rapier
    To move with grace and delicacy during a fight.
    danser avec une rapière
    to sharpen one's rapier
    To enhance one's skills in fencing.
    aiguiser sa rapière

    Related Words

    fencing
    The art of sword fighting, which includes the use of the rapier.
    escrime
    duel
    A fight between two people, often with swords like rapiers.
    duel
    sword
    A white weapon with a blade that is used in various modes of combat.
    épée

    Slang Meanings

    To be quick as a rapier
    He makes decisions as quickly as a rapier.
    Il prend des décisions aussi vite qu'une rapière.
    To strike with a rapier
    He struck at his opponent's nerves like one strikes with a rapier.
    Il a frappé les nerfs de son adversaire comme on frappe avec une rapière.