Usage Note
Fléchette is the diminutive of flèche (arrow), so it literally means 'little arrow'. The game of darts is les fléchettes in French. The word also refers to dart-shaped projectiles used in tranquiliser guns and military applications, so context matters greatly.
Examples
"Il joue aux fléchettes chaque vendredi soir."
Natural Translation
He plays darts every Friday evening.
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