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    Saxe (en. Saxony)

    /saks/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A rigid and resonant material used to make wind instruments.
    The saxophone is made from sax.
    Le saxophone est fabriqué en saxe.
    The making of musical instruments with this alloy.
    He is known for his expertise in sax.
    Il est reconnu pour son expertise en saxe.
    In a historical context, the saxe can refer to a sword or another type of ancient weapon.
    Soldiers used saxes in the Middle Ages.
    Les soldats utilisaient des saxes au Moyen Âge.

    Etymology

    The term 'saxe' comes from the Old French 'sax', which designates a small sword or knife.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sax instrument
    A musical instrument made from sax.
    instrument en saxe
    sound of sax
    The particular sound produced by a sax instrument.
    son de saxe

    Related Words

    saxophone
    Wind musical instrument of the sax type.
    saxophone
    saxophonist
    Musician who plays the saxophone.
    saxophoniste

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to a person talented in jazz music.
    This guy is a real sax on stage.
    Ce gars est un vrai saxe sur scène.
    A fan of jazz or blues music.
    He is a sax at heart.
    Il est un saxe dans l'âme.