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noun

Flanc

The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.

Examples :

"The doctor gently pressed on the dog's flank to check for any pain. "

Le médecin a doucement appuyé sur le flanc du chien pour vérifier s'il y avait de la douleur.

body anatomy part

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noun

Flanchet

A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.

Examples :

"The butcher recommended a flank steak for the barbecue. "

Le boucher a recommandé un flanchet pour le barbecue.

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noun

Flanc

The extreme left or right edge of a military formation, army etc.

Examples :

"The general worried the enemy would attack the army's flank, as it was the most exposed part of their position. "

Le général craignait que l'ennemi n'attaque le flanc de l'armée, car c'était la partie la plus exposée de leur position.

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noun

Flanc

The sides of a bastion perpendicular to the wall from which the bastion projects.

Examples :

"The archers positioned on the flank of the castle's bastion provided covering fire, protecting the wall from enemies trying to approach its side. "

Les archers positionnés sur le flanc du bastion du château ont fourni un tir de couverture, protégeant le mur des ennemis qui tentaient d'approcher son côté.

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noun

Flanc, côté

The side of something, in general senses.

Examples :

"The dog lay on the flank of the sofa, resting comfortably. "

Le chien était couché sur le flanc du canapé, se reposant confortablement.

part position body military

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noun

Bas-côté, accotement

The outermost strip of a road.

Examples :

"The cyclist stayed close to the flank of the road to avoid the faster car traffic. "

Le cycliste est resté près du bas-côté de la route pour éviter la circulation automobile plus rapide.

area position traffic

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noun

Flanc, côté

The wing, one side of the pitch.

Examples :

"The winger stayed wide on the flank of the pitch, waiting for a pass. "

L'ailier est resté sur le flanc du terrain, attendant une passe.

sport position area

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noun

Flanc

That part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line.

Examples :

"The gear's flank was slightly worn, reducing its efficiency. "

Le flanc de l'engrenage était légèrement usé, ce qui réduisait son efficacité.

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verb

Attaquer le(s) flanc(s) de

To attack the flank(s) of.

Examples :

"The army flank attacked the enemy's position to gain a tactical advantage. "

Le flanc de l'armée a attaqué la position ennemie pour obtenir un avantage tactique.

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verb

Défendre le(s) flanc(s) de

To defend the flank(s) of.

Examples :

"The football team flanked the opposing player to prevent him from scoring. "

L'équipe de football a défendu le flanc du joueur adverse pour l'empêcher de marquer.

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verb

Flanquer, border

To place to the side(s) of.

Examples :

"The teacher flanked the student with two assistants to help him. "

Le professeur a flanqué l'élève de deux assistants pour l'aider.

position military place

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verb

Flanquer, border

To be placed to the side(s) of something (usually in terms of two objects, one on each side).

Examples :

"Two tall bookshelves flanked the living room fireplace. "

Deux grandes bibliothèques flanquaient la cheminée du salon.

position military direction

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adjective

À vitesse maximale

Examples :

"All ahead flank!"

Toute la vitesse !

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