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    Tranches (en. Slices)

    /tʁɑ̃ʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Parts cut from a whole.
    He cut the cake into slices.
    Il a coupé le gâteau en tranches.
    Portions of a product sold in shares.
    The slices of ham are discounted.
    Les tranches de jambon sont à prix réduit.
    Series of staggered payments.
    He chose to pay in several installments.
    Il a choisi de payer en plusieurs tranches.
    Segments of a process or a business.
    The project takes place in several phases.
    Le projet se déroule en plusieurs tranches.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'tranchier' which means to cut.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slice of life
    A moment or a period in life.
    tranche de vie
    slice of salary
    A portion or part of the salary.
    tranche de salaire
    age group
    A category grouping people of a certain age group.
    tranche d'âge

    Related Words

    sharp
    Having a fine and clear shape allowing for cutting.
    tranchant
    trench
    Ditch or groove dug into the ground.
    tranchée
    to slice
    To cut, separate something by notching it.
    trancher

    Slang Meanings

    A portion of something related to sex or sensuality.
    He had a slice of happiness just before leaving.
    Il a eu une tranche de bonheur juste avant de partir.
    Humorous reference to haircuts.
    Look at that hair slice, it’s amazing!
    Regarde cette tranche de cheveux, elle est incroyable !