French Conversation · Level 83
60 words
French word
flèche
Pronunciation
IPA/flɛʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nounarrow
Example
Il a tiré une flèche avec son arc.
He shot an arrow with his bow.
More examples
La flèche indique la direction du parking.
The arrow indicates the direction of the parking lot.
Core concept
A pointed projectile in flight, with the same shape reappearing as a directional symbol and as a sharp roof pinnacle.
Common phrases
une flèche directionnelle
a directional arrow
panneau avec une flèche
a sign with an arrow
Similar words
symbole: A symbol or shape on paper or a screen that shows direction or function.
pointe: The sharp, pointed end of an object.
Definition in French
Objet pointu et allongé lancé avec un arc ; par extension, signe graphique en forme de pointe indiquant une direction et pointe sommitale d'un bâtiment.
Word origin
The French noun flèche continues Old French flèche and originally named an arrow before extending to arrow-shaped signs and pointed architectural features.
Usage tips
- In maps, screens, and signs, une flèche usually means an arrow symbol rather than a physical arrow.
Other meanings
- spirenoun
Related words
- fléchagearrow signagenoun
- fléchettedartnoun