Veine (en. Vein)

[vɛn]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart.

Superficial veins are visible under the skin.

Les veines superficielles sont visibles sous la peau.

Lode of ore or precious stone.

The mine was exploited for its gold vein.

La mine a été exploitée pour sa veine d'or.

Group of traits or qualities in a personality.

She has an artistic vein that is expressed in her painting.

Elle a une veine artistique qui s'exprime dans sa peinture.

From Latin 'vena', meaning 'vein' or 'vessel'.

to be lucky

to have good luck.

avoir une veine

gold vein

easy success in an endeavor.

veine d'or

artistic vein

aptitude or talent for art.

veine artistique

artery

Vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

artère

blood

Vital fluid that circulates in the blood vessels.

sang

circulation

Movement of blood in the body.

circulation

To be lucky.

Today, I'm really lucky; everything is going well for me.

Aujourd'hui, j'ai vraiment la veine, tout me réussit.

To be in a good period.

Since he changed jobs, he's been in a good spell.

Depuis qu'il a changé de travail, il est dans une bonne veine.