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1 parthe
paʀtnom masculin Parthian••décocher la flèche du Parthe — to fire a Parthian ou parting shot
* * *parthe adj, nm Parthian.[part] adjectif————————Parthe nom masculin et féminin -
2 flèche
flèche [flε∫]feminine nouna. arrow• monter en flèche [prix] to rocketb. [d'église] spire ; [de grue] jib* * *flɛʃ1) ( arme) arrowpartir/passer en or comme une flèche — to shoot off/to shoot past
monter en flèche — [fusée] to shoot upward(s); [prix] to soar; Parthe
2) ( signe) arrow3) ( raillerie) barbed remark4) ( d'église) spire••* * *flɛʃ nf1) (= projectile) arrowmonter en flèche fig — to soar, to rocket
2) (= signe) arrow3) [clocher] spire4) [grue] jib5) (= trait d'esprit, critique) shaft6) AVIATIONà flèche variable — swing-wing modif
* * *flèche nf1 ( arme) arrow; pointe de flèche arrowhead; atteint/transpercé par une flèche hit/pierced by an arrow; flèche empoisonnée poisoned arrow; les flèches de l'Amour/de Cupidon Love's/Cupid's darts; partir/passer en or comme une flèche to shoot off/to shoot past; monter en flèche [fusée] to shoot upward(s); [prix] to soar; ⇒ Parthe;2 ( signe) arrow; suivez la flèche follow the arrow;3 ( raillerie) barbed remark; décocher une flèche contre qn/qch to make a barbed remark about sb/sth;5 Tech (de dalle, poutre) deflection.il fait flèche de tout bois it's all grist to his mill.[flɛʃ] nom féminin[d'un canon] trail2. [en balistique]3. [signe] arrow4. ARCHITECTURE [d'un arc] broach[d'un clocher] spire5. [d'une balance] pointer7. SPORT [au ski] giant slalom proficiency testla flèche du Parthe the Parthian ou parting shot————————en flèche locution adverbiale1. [spectaculairement]monter ou grimper en flèchea. (sens propre) to go straight up (like an arrow), to shoot upa. (sens propre) to go off like an arrow, to shoot off2. [atteler]bœufs/chevaux attelés en flèche oxen/horses harnessed in tandem -
3 flèche du Parthe
the Parthian ou parting shot
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Parthian shot — A Parthian shot is the same as a parting shot, i.e. a final remark or glance made on leaving. The allusion is to the supposed custom of the ancient Parthian horsemen of confusing their enemy by hurling spears into their ranks while in (real or… … Modern English usage
Parthian shot — n. any hostile gesture or remark made in leaving: Parthian cavalrymen usually shot at the enemy while retreating or pretending to retreat … English World dictionary
Parthian shot — The Parthian shot was a military tactic employed by the Parthians, an ancient Iranian people. The Parthian archers, mounted on light horse, would feint retreat; then, while at a full gallop, turn their bodies back to shoot at the pursuing enemy.… … Wikipedia
Parthian Shot — , PARTING SHOT A Turkomanic people living southeast of the Caspian Sea and ruled by Scythian nomads, the Parthians were soldiers known to be among the best. Their country was Parthia, and they devoted their lives to becoming expert marksmen … Dictionary of eponyms
Parthian shot — /paθiən ˈʃɒt/ (say pahtheeuhn shot) noun any sharp parting remark, as though delivered in retreat: *As a Parthian shot when she said goodbye she said she wondered Dr Hugh did not take the first opportunity of seeing his relations, and introducing …
Parthian shot — Par′thian shot′ n. a sharp, telling remark or gesture made in departing • Etymology: 1900–05; so called from the Parthian cavalry s habit of shooting arrows at the enemy while in real or feigned flight … From formal English to slang
Parthian shot — n. a remark or glance etc. reserved for the moment of departure. Etymology: Parthia, an ancient kingdom in W. Asia: from the custom of a retreating Parthian horseman firing a shot at the enemy … Useful english dictionary
Parthian shot — a sharp, telling remark, act, gesture, etc., made in departing. [1900 05; so called from the ancient Parthian cavalry s habit of shooting arrows rearward at the enemy while in real or feigned flight] * * * … Universalium
Parthian shot — Synonyms and related words: PS, addendum, address, affirmation, afterthought, allegation, answer, apostrophe, appendix, assertion, averment, back answer, back matter, caustic remark, chorus, coda, codicil, colophon, comeback, comment, conclusion … Moby Thesaurus
Parthian shot — noun another term for parting shot. Origin C19: so named because of the trick used by Parthians of shooting arrows backwards while fleeing … English new terms dictionary
Parthian shot — A remark or blow made while retreating … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors