French word

laguiole

Pronunciation

IPA/lagjɔl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounLaguiole

Example

Il a montré son laguiole à son ami.

He showed his Laguiole to his friend.

Illustration for laguiole (Laguiole)

More examples

Ma sœur m'a offert un laguiole pour mon anniversaire.

My sister gave me a Laguiole knife for my birthday.

Core concept

A handcrafted pocket knife that folds into its handle and may bear ornament on the handle or spring.

Common phrases

  • offrir un laguiole

    give a Laguiole knife

  • recevoir un laguiole

    receive a Laguiole knife

Similar words

couteau: A knife used for eating, cooking, or other work.
couteau de poche: A pocket-sized folding knife designed for carrying.
canif: A small folding knife suited to detailed handwork.

Definition in French

Petit couteau de poche pliant traditionnellement fabriqué par des artisans de la région de Laguiole, parfois décoré sur le manche ou le ressort.

Word origin

Laguiole began as a place name and became a common noun when knives made by local craftspeople became associated with the village.

Usage tips

  • The common noun is usually lowercase, while "Laguiole" is uppercase when it names the village.

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