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    Vignon (en. Vine)

    /viɲɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small flame.
    The vignon of the candle glows in the gloom.
    Le vignon de la bougie luit dans la pénombre.
    A bright and ephemeral flash.
    A vignon passed across the sky during the storm.
    Un vignon a traversé le ciel lors de la tempête.
    A small flash of light.
    The vignons of the fireflies danced in the garden.
    Les vignons des lucioles dansaient dans le jardin.

    Etymology

    Vignon comes from the Old French 'vignion', a diminutive of 'vigne', therefore literally 'little spark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a vignon
    to have a small light or a glimmer of hope.
    avoir un vignon
    to make a vignon shine
    to make something precious or important sparkle.
    faire briller un vignon
    to lose one's vignon
    to lose clarity or hope.
    Perdre son vignon

    Related Words

    vine
    Climbing plant whose branches bear leaves and bunches of grapes.
    vigne
    glow
    Weak and diffuse light.
    lueur
    flame
    State of combustion that produces light and heat.
    flamme

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a person who has a lot of energy.
    She is always full of vignon, ready to liven things up.
    Elle est toujours pleine de vignon, prête à mettre de l'ambiance.
    Refers to a moment of intense happiness.
    That concert was a real vignon, I keep shining memories of it.
    Ce concert était un vrai vignon, j'en garde des souvenirs éclatants.