Seine in French

Seine in French is Seine, seine, senne — Seine means a long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom.

Seine in French

Seine

proper noun

A former department of France, the capital city of which was Paris.

seine

noun

A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

senne

noun

A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

seiner

verb

(ambitransitive) To use a seine, to fish with a seine.

What does "Seine" mean?

noun A long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom.
"They were too busy hauling at ropes, collectively drawing a large seine across the bay before them – and singing their hearts out."
verb To fish using this kind of net.
"In summer, the villagers seine for small fish near the river mouth."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Seine in a sentence

They were too busy hauling at ropes, collectively drawing a large seine across the bay before them – and singing their hearts out.
The crew pulled the heavy seine into the boat at dawn.
In summer, the villagers seine for small fish near the river mouth.
They seined the lake all morning but caught very little.

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Seine" in French?

"Seine" in French is Seine, seine, senne. Seine means: A long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom.

How do you use "Seine" in a sentence?

Example: "The crew pulled the heavy seine into the boat at dawn." In French, "Seine" is Seine, seine, senne.

Are there other ways to say "Seine" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "Seine": Seine, seine, senne, seiner.

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