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    Stilla (en. Stilla)

    /stila/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small quantity of liquid.
    A drop of water was enough to extinguish the fire.
    Une stilla d'eau a suffi pour éteindre le feu.
    A small point or drop, often used in a poetic context.
    She had a drop of dew on her cheek at sunrise.
    Elle avait une stilla de rosée sur la joue au lever du soleil.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stilla', meaning drop.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a stilla
    to have a small amount of something
    avoir une stilla
    drop of pleasure
    a small dose of pleasure
    stilla de plaisir
    drop of truth
    a small part of truth
    stilla de vérité

    Related Words

    drop
    A small quantity of liquid that falls.
    goutte
    pearl
    A small shiny ball often used in jewelry.
    perle
    sphere
    A round and full object.
    sphère

    Slang Meanings

    A small amount or a bit of something.
    I only have a small amount of chips left.
    Il ne m'en reste qu'une stilla de chips.
    A moment or a quick pause.
    Here, take a moment before continuing.
    Tiens, fais une stilla avant de continuer.