What does pignon in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word pignon in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pignon in French.

The word pignon in French means gable, gable end, cog, pine nut, pine kernel, be well off, be well established, pine kernel, pine nut, stone pine. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pignon

gable

nom masculin (mur supportant un toit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les pignons multicolores des maisons sur cette grande place sont magnifiques.
The multicolored gables on the houses around this large square are magnificent.

gable end

nom masculin (mur latéral d'un bâtiment)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En général il n'y a pas d'ouverture sur le pignon d'une maison.
In general, there is no opening on the gable end of a house.

cog

nom masculin (roue dentée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le pignon de la bicyclette se trouve sur la roue arrière.
The bicycle's cog is on the rear wheel.

pine nut, pine kernel

nom masculin (Cuisine : pigne)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un yaourt avec du miel et des pignons, c'est délicieux !
Yogurt with honey and pine nuts is delicious!

be well off, be well established

locution verbale (figuré (avoir une grande notoriété)

pine kernel, pine nut

nom masculin (grain de pin)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

stone pine

nom masculin (conifère méditerranéen)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le pin parasol est caractéristique des régions méditerranéennes.

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