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airtight in French

airtight in French is hermétique, étanche, en béton — airtight means sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.

airtight in French

hermétique
adj
Impermeable to air or other gases.
étanche
adj
Impermeable to air or other gases.
en béton
adj
(figuratively) Having no weak points or flaws.

What does "airtight" mean?

  1. adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
    "Store the coffee in an airtight container to keep it fresh."
  2. adj So carefully reasoned or well-supported that it has no weak points; impossible to refute.
    "The prosecutor built an airtight case against the defendant."
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airtight in a sentence

  • Store the coffee in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
  • The prosecutor built an airtight case against the defendant.
  • His alibi was airtight — three witnesses confirmed his location.

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What is "airtight" in French?

"airtight" in French is hermétique, étanche, en béton. airtight means: Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.

How do you use "airtight" in a sentence?

Example: "Store the coffee in an airtight container to keep it fresh." In French, "airtight" is hermétique, étanche, en béton.

Are there other ways to say "airtight" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "airtight": hermétique, étanche, en béton.

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