No. 3,550 in French
hachette
Small hatchet or axe.
In a sentence
J'utilise une hachette pour couper le bois.
I use a hatchet to chop wood.
The word "hachette" refers to a small axe typically used for chopping tasks.
La hachette est posée sur l'établi près des outils.
The hatchet is placed on the workbench near the tools.
Here, "hachette" specifically identifies the particular tool among other workshop items.
David a appris à manier une hachette lors de son séjour en forêt.
David learned to handle a hatchet during his time in the forest.
In this case, "hachette" is used to represent a practical skill developed in using this tool.
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