knife

• Nom désignant un instrument ou un outil comportant une lame tranchante, généralement utilisé pour couper ou comme arme.

A noun referring to a tool or utensil with a sharp blade, typically used for cutting or as a weapon.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Cutting toolA1formal

   A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting or as a weapon.

   couteau

   • He used a knife to slice the bread.
   • The chef sharpened his knife before cooking.
   • She accidentally cut her finger with a knife.

   Synonymesbladecutterdaggershiv

2. Kitchen utensilA1formalculinary

   A specific type of knife used in cooking and food preparation.

   couteau de cuisine

   • A paring knife is perfect for peeling fruits.
   • The butcher knife is used for cutting meat.
   • She reached for a bread knife to slice the loaf.

• Verbe signifiant frapper ou blesser quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec un couteau, ou couper avec un couteau.

A verb meaning to stab or cut someone or something with a knife.

1. Stab with a knifeB2formal

   To stab or cut someone or something with a knife.

   poignarder

   • The attacker knifed the victim in the alley.
   • He was knifed during the robbery.
   • The chef knifed the fish with precision.

   Synonymescutjablaceratepierceslashstab

2. Cut with a knifeB1formal

   To cut or slice something using a knife.

   Couper au couteau

   • She knifed the loaf of bread into thick slices.
   • He knifed the rope to free the boat.
   • The surgeon knifed through the tissue carefully.

   Synonymescarvecutslashslice