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seine — meaning in English

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English meaning

seine noun A long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom.

Senses

seine is used for these senses in English:

Seine A former department of France, the capital city of which was Paris.
seine A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

seine — full definition

noun A long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom.
verb To fish using this kind of net.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

Related French words

senne seiner