thorn in French
thorn in French is épine, piquant, thorn — thorn means a sharp, hard, pointed growth on a plant stem or branch.
thorn in French
épine
(botany) A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.
piquant
(botany) A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.
thorn
A letter of Latin script (capital: Þ, small: þ), borrowed from the futhark; today used only in Icelandic to represent the voiceless dental fricative, but originally used in several early Germanic scripts, including Old English where it represented the dental fricatives that are today written th (Old English did not have phonemic voicing distinctions for fricatives).
What does "thorn" mean?
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noun A sharp, hard, pointed growth on a plant stem or branch.
"She pricked her finger on a rose thorn while pruning the bush."
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noun A shrub or small tree known for bearing thorns, especially the hawthorn.
"A row of thorn trees lined the old country lane."
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noun Something or someone that repeatedly causes irritation or trouble.
"The noisy neighbor was a constant thorn in his side."
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noun An old English letter (Þ, þ) once used to represent the "th" sound, still used in Icelandic today.
"Old English texts use the letter thorn where modern English writes "th.""
thorn in a sentence
- She pricked her finger on a rose thorn while pruning the bush.
- The hedge was thick with thorns, making it a natural barrier.
- A row of thorn trees lined the old country lane.
- The noisy neighbor was a constant thorn in his side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "thorn" in French?
"thorn" in French is épine, piquant, thorn. thorn means: A sharp, hard, pointed growth on a plant stem or branch.
How do you use "thorn" in a sentence?
Example: "She pricked her finger on a rose thorn while pruning the bush." In French, "thorn" is épine, piquant, thorn.
Are there other ways to say "thorn" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "thorn": épine, piquant, thorn.
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