What is 'épine' called in English?

'épine' in English is called "Thorn". Thorn refers to: Projection ligneuse, dure et pointue sur la tige ou une autre partie d'une plante.

How do you pronounce 'Thorn' and 'épine'?

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What is an example sentence for Thorn in French?

English: "Be careful not to touch the rose bush, it has sharp thorns." | French: "Fais attention à ne pas toucher le rosier, il a des épines acérées."

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English to French Dictionary

thorn Meaning in French (thorn signification en français)

épine, souci

Synonymes:piquantdard

épine in English:thorn

Phonetic:epin

Gender:Féminin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de thorn en français est épine, souci. (Projection ligneuse, dure et pointue sur la tige ou une autre partie d'une plante.)

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Definitions of Thorn

1
noun
épine
A stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.
Projection ligneuse, dure et pointue sur la tige ou une autre partie d'une plante.
2
noun
souci
A source of distress, annoyance, or difficulty that causes continuous trouble.
Source de détresse, d'ennui ou de difficulté qui cause des problèmes continus.

Example Sentences

“Be careful not to touch the rose bush, it has sharp thorns.”

Fais attention à ne pas toucher le rosier, il a des épines acérées.

“The constant criticism was a thorn in his side.”

Les critiques constantes étaient un souci constant pour lui.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

piquantdard

In English:

pricklespine barb

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

plaisirjoie

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivethorny

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

a thorn in one's sideidiom

A person or thing that continuously annoys or causes trouble for someone.