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Meaning of "Fiennes" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIENNES

Fiennes  [fiːnz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIENNES

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Fiennes is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIENNES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fiennes

Fiennes or ffiennes may refer to: a prominent English family, notably including: ▪ Bessie Fiennes, Baroness Clinton, better known as Bessie Blount, mistress of Henry VIII of England and mother of his son, Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset ▪ James Fiennes, 1st Baron Saye and Sele ▪ William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele ▪ Nathaniel Fiennes, English politician ▪ Celia Fiennes,, English travel writer ▪ Geoffrey Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 18th Baron Saye and Sele ▪ Nathaniel Fiennes, 21st Baron Saye and Sele ▪ Joseph Fiennes, actor ▪ Mark Fiennes ▪ Martha Fiennes ▪ Sophie Fiennes ▪ Magnus Fiennes ▪ Ralph Fiennes, actor ▪ Ranulph Fiennes, adventurer ▪ Susannah Fiennes, artist ▪ William Fiennes, , writer For further articles, see: Category:Fiennes family Fiennes may also refer to: ▪ Fiennes, a commune of the Pas-de-Calais département in northern France...

Definition of Fiennes in the English dictionary

The definition of Fiennes in the dictionary is Ralph. born 1962, British actor; his films include Schindler's List, The English Patient, The End of the Affair, Spider, and three films in the Harry Potter series. Other definition of Fiennes is Sir Ranulph. born 1944, British explorer; led the first surface journey around the earth's polar axis ; unsupported crossing of Antarctica ; in 2003 he raised money for a heart charity by running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIENNES


Clementines
ˈklɛmənˌtiːnz
greens
ɡriːnz
Grenadines
ˌɡrɛnəˈdiːnz
jeans
dʒiːnz
means
miːnz
microgreens
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɡriːnz
Philippines
ˈfɪlɪˌpiːnz
Queens
kwiːnz
scarpines
ˈskɑːpiːnz
smithereens
ˌsmɪðəˈriːnz
teens
tiːnz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIENNES

Fielding
fieldmouse
fieldpiece
Fields

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIENNES

Ardennes
Cannes
Chavannes
joannes
johannes
Kamerlingh-Onnes
persiennes
Puvis de Chavannes
Rennes
the Ardennes
Valenciennes
Vincennes

Synonyms and antonyms of Fiennes in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Fiennes» into 25 languages

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费因斯
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فينيس
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Файнс
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Fiennes
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ফিয়েনস
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Fiennes
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ファインズ
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파인즈
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Fiennes
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Fiennes
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பியன்னஸ்
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Fiennes
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Fiennes
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Fiennes
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Fiennes
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Файнс
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Fiennes
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Fiennes
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Trends of use of Fiennes

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIENNES»

The term «Fiennes» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.552 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIENNES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Fiennes

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4 QUOTES WITH «FIENNES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Fiennes.
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Alice Eve
Working with the likes of Joseph Fiennes was just an incredible experience.
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Steve Guttenberg
I'm sure if you dig deep, Joe and Ralph Fiennes do it because they want to be noticed.
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Vance Joy
Ralph Fiennes and Edward Norton are among my favorite actors.
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Michael Palin
There are people who travel because they want to push themselves to physical limits, people who walk across deserts or cycle across the Antarctic - like Ranulph Fiennes, who just does it because it's there. And then there are people like me, who are just genuinely curious about the world.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIENNES»

Discover the use of Fiennes in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Fiennes and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know
Ranulph Fiennes has travelled to the most dangerous and inaccessible places on earth, almost died countless times, lost nearly half his fingers to frostbite, raised millions of pounds for charity and been awarded a polar medal and an OBE.
Ranulph Fiennes, 2009
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My Heroes: Extraordinary Courage, Exceptional People: ...
This book describes the extraordinary and often horrific events that led to these ordinary individuals becoming Ranulph's great heroes.
Ranulph Fiennes, 2011
3
Cold: Extreme Adventures at the Lowest Temperatures on Earth
This book is about this aspect of our environment and about Sir Ranulph Fiennes' own life experiencing the extreme cold, from his adventuring apprenticeship 40 years ago on the Greenland Ice Cap to masterminding over the past 5 years the ...
Ranulph Fiennes, 2013
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The Snow Geese
The joy of being alive, being on the move and – above all – going home are poignantly captured in this intelligent, exuberant book. From the Hardcover edition.
William Fiennes, 2010
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Killer Elite
Ranulph Fiennes, himself a former SAS officer, uses his unique knowledge to craft this amazing thriller, now a major film, featuring Robert De Niro, Jason Statham and Clive Owen.
Ranulph Fiennes, 2011
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Mad Dogs and Englishmen
And that is just a taster. Ranulph Fiennes tells the story of his unconventional, exceptional family, and reveals the ingredients for the man described by the Guinness Book of Records as 'the world's greatest living explorer'.
Ranulph Fiennes, 2009
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Shadows on the Wasteland: Crossing Antarctica with Ranulph ...
Recounts the experiences of Fiennes and Stroud as they journeyed on foot across Antarctica in 1993, combatting psychological and physical stress and unpredictable weather
Mike Stroud, 1996
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Through England on a Side Saddle: In the Time of William and ...
First published in 1888, Fiennes' diary of her travels throughout England gives valuable insights into English social and economic history.
Celia Fiennes, 2010
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Captain Scott
This is the first biography of Scott by someone who has experienced the deprivations, the stress and the sheer physical pain that Scott lived through; he has suffered all but the final tragedy endured by the much maligned Scott.
Ranulph Fiennes, 2011
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Mind Over Matter: The Epic Crossing of the Antarctic Continent
An adventurer describes his arduous journey across the wilderness of Antarctica, offering a narrative of the physical and mental challenges faced by his expedition
Ranulph Fiennes, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIENNES»

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Ranulph Fiennes says first climb was schoolboy stunt to see girlfriend
Mountaineer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has told of his first ever tough climb - a drainpipe he shimmied up for a secret meeting with his future wife. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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'Strangerland' Review: Nicole Kidman Sparks Sexual Mystery Film …
Fiennes is good but mostly one note compared to the shadings Kidman gets to give her character. Weaving is always fine, even in a bit of a role ... «Deadline, Jul 15»
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John McPhee: a master of non-fiction
The result is another example of what William Fiennes – another McPhino – nicely calls “the golden detail rescued in unfussy language”. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Spectre: Ellie Goulding hints on Twitter she is singing Bond theme …
Cloud nine: Adele grabbing Grammys in 2012 Starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Monica Bellucci, Ralph Fiennes, Léa Seydoux and ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Enzian to screen National Theatre plays, including Benedict …
Radical and wealthy, Jack Tanner (Fiennes) seems an unlikely choice to be guardian to heiress Ann. But she decides to marry and tame this ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
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What's New On VOD: 'The Wolfpack', 'True Story', And More
Strangerland: Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, and Joseph Fiennes star in this gritty drama chronicling the aftermath of the disappearance of a ... «Decider, Jul 15»
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Movie review: 'Strangerland' pairs up Kidman and Fiennes in crisis …
The Parkers (Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes) are new to town, seemingly a loving family but oddly out-of-place, and not just because none of ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, Jul 15»
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes - If I ruled the world
Sir Ranulph Fiennes - If I ruled the world. By Ranulph Fiennes 7/8/15 at 3:17 PM. Sir Ranulph Fiennes Chris Jackson/Getty. Filed Under: Sport. Sir Ranulph has ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
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Ranulph Fiennes talks about record-breaking adventures
Legendary explorer Ranulph Fiennes will give a talk about his adventures in which he has conquered several of the most challenging, ... «Buxton Advertiser, Jul 15»
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Chariot hero's last race tracked in new film
Joseph Fiennes and Nicole Kidman in an image from Kim Farrant's feature debut Strangerland. Contributed ... «Gympie Times, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Fiennes [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fiennes>. Apr 2024 ».
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