🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Pêche à la ligne

Pronunciation / Transliteration: peʃ a la liɲ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Angling/ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il a passé le week-end à pêcher à la ligne au lac."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action of fishing with a rod and line.

    "He spent the weekend angling at the lake, hoping to catch some trout."
  2. 2

    A method or technique of fishing that involves casting a line with a hook.

    "Angling requires patience and skill to successfully catch fish."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'angling' originates from the Middle English word 'anglen', which means to fish with a hook. This itself is derived from the Old English 'angel', meaning 'hook'. The practice of angling dates back to ancient times, evolving from simple fishing methods to more specialized techniques.

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