fil d'Ariane

French

Etymology

A reference to Ariadne's thread in Greek mythology.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fil d‿a.ʁjan/

Noun

fil d'Ariane m (plural fils d'Ariane)

  1. (computing) breadcrumbs
  2. (diving) a distance line, penetration line, cave line, guide line
    Synonym: dévidoir
  3. (figuratively) a beacon, a breadcrumb trail
    Synonym: ligne directrice

See also

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