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    Seine (en. Seine)

    /sɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A net used for fishing, which can be dragged behind a boat or placed stationary in the water.
    The fishermen used a seine to catch fish in the river.
    Les pêcheurs ont utilisé une seine pour attraper les poissons dans la rivière.
    A fishing method where the net is drawn to enclose the fish.
    The seine allowed for the harvest of a large quantity of fish in a short time.
    La seine a permis de récolter une grande quantité de poisson en peu de temps.
    One of many types of fishing nets.
    There are several types of seines, each suited to specific conditions.
    Il existe plusieurs types de seines, chacune adaptée à des conditions spécifiques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sagena', meaning a net or a fabric.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be healthy or happy
    To be in good health or happy.
    avoir la seine
    large mesh seine
    A seine that allows for the capture of large fish.
    seine à grande maille
    small mesh seine
    A seine that captures small fish.
    seine à petit maillage

    Related Words

    fishing
    Activity of catching fish.
    pêche
    net
    Mesh fabric used to catch fish or other items.
    filet

    Slang Meanings

    To use a quick method to accomplish something.
    They used a seine to resolve the problem quickly.
    Ils ont utilisé une seine pour régler le problème rapidement.
    To skillfully extricate oneself from a difficult situation.
    He managed to get out of trouble like a seine.
    Il a su se tirer d'affaire comme une seine.