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canne

cane

noun KAHN Less Common

Also means

reed

Usage Note

Canne covers a walking stick, a sugar cane (canne à sucre), and a fishing rod (canne à pêche), so context is essential. The phrase canne à sucre is the standard term for sugar cane and one of the most common compound uses of the word.

Examples

"Il marche avec une canne depuis l'accident."

Natural Translation

He has walked with a cane since the accident.

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