French Conversation · Level 22
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French word
canne
Pronunciation
IPA/kan/
Meaning
- feminine nouncane
Example
Il s'appuie sur sa canne.
He is leaning on his cane.
More examples
Il a posé sa canne près de la porte.
He put down his cane near the door.
Core concept
A slender length held in the hand or rising like a cane from a plant.
Common phrases
perdre sa canne
lose one's cane
poser sa canne
put down one's cane
acheter une canne
buy a cane
Similar words
bâton: A long stick used as support during walking or movement.
béquille: A device held under the arm or by the hand to support part of the body's weight.
déambulateur: A four-legged or wheeled walking frame held with both hands for support.
Definition in French
Accessoire long et maniable, tenu à la main pour offrir un appui lors de la marche.
Word origin
The Latin word canna, 'reed', gave French canne, whose use broadened from a plant stem to a walking stick and other rods.
Usage tips
- Canne blanche is the standard French term for a white cane used by a visually impaired person.
Other meanings
- fishing rodnoun
- sugar canenoun