How is the word pion translated from French to English

English translation
Pawn
noun

Petite pièce d'échecs aux déplacements limités.

A small chess piece with limited moves.

Examples with “pion”

See how the word “pion” is used in sentences

  • Le pion a avancé de deux cases sur l'échiquier. — The pawn advanced two spaces on the board.

  • J'ai décidé de mettre mon vieil appareil photo en gage aujourd'hui. — I decided to pawn my old camera today.

  • Il se sentait comme un instrument dans leur jeu. — He felt like a pawn in their game.

  • Sais-tu combien il y a de pions aux échecs ? — Do you know how many pawns are in chess?

  • Pourrais-tu mettre cette montre en gage pour un peu d'argent ? — Could you pawn that watch for extra cash?

  • Ils le manipulent comme un instrument pour arriver à leurs fins. — They manipulate him as a pawn to achieve their goals.

  • On sacrifie souvent un pion pour un avantage plus grand. — A pawn is often sacrificed for a bigger advantage.

  • Elle met des objets en gage quand elle a besoin d'argent vite. — She pawns items when she needs money fast.

  • Certains ne voient en elle qu'un instrument de leurs projets. — Some people see her as just a pawn in their plans.

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