sword in French
sword in French is épée, glaive, épéiste — sword means a long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
sword in French
épée
(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
glaive
(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
épéiste
(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
épée
(weaving) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
glaive
(weaving) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
What does "sword" mean?
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noun A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
"The knight drew his sword before the duel began."
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noun A suit in Spanish and Italian playing cards, used especially in tarot and fortune-telling.
"She drew the Three of Swords during the tarot reading."
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sword in a sentence
- The knight drew his sword before the duel began.
- Museum visitors admired the engraved medieval sword.
- She drew the Three of Swords during the tarot reading.
- The Ace of Swords in the deck means a new idea or a clear decision.
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What is "sword" in French?
"sword" in French is épée, glaive, épéiste. sword means: A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, used for cutting or stabbing.
How do you use "sword" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight drew his sword before the duel began." In French, "sword" is épée, glaive, épéiste.
Are there other ways to say "sword" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "sword": épée, glaive, épéiste.
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