cane in French
cane in French is canne, tige, bastonnade — cane means the tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
cane in French
canne
canne
(uncountable) The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae
tige
(uncountable) The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae
bastonnade
(with "the") Corporal punishment by beating with a cane.
canne
(countable) A long rod often collapsible and commonly white (for visibility to other persons), used by vision impaired persons for guidance in determining their course and for probing for obstacles in their path
canne blanche
(countable) A long rod often collapsible and commonly white (for visibility to other persons), used by vision impaired persons for guidance in determining their course and for probing for obstacles in their path
bâtonner
To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement.
What does "cane" mean?
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noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
"Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest."
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noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
"After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around."
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noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
"Caning was once common in British schools."
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verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
"The old headmaster was known for caning students who misbehaved."
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cane in a sentence
- Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest.
- After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around.
- Her grandfather's cane had a carved wooden handle.
- Caning was once common in British schools.
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What is "cane" in French?
"cane" in French is canne, tige, bastonnade. cane means: The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
How do you use "cane" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest." In French, "cane" is canne, tige, bastonnade.
Are there other ways to say "cane" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "cane": canne, tige, bastonnade, canne blanche, bâtonner.
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