arch in French
arch in French is arque, arc, arche — arch means a curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
arch in French
arque
leading, leader
arc
arche
voûte plantaire
(anatomy) The curved part of the bottom of a foot.
cambrer
(transitive) To form into an arch shape.
archi-
What does "arch" mean?
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noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
"Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance."
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verb To bend into a curved shape.
"The gymnast arched her body backwards to form a perfect curve."
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adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
"He raised one eyebrow and gave his friend an arch look."
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adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".
"The detective finally caught up with his arch enemy in the old warehouse."
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arch in a sentence
- Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance.
- They walked through the stone arch into the courtyard.
- The gymnast arched her body backwards to form a perfect curve.
- Wind made the tall branches arch over the narrow lane.
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What is "arch" in French?
"arch" in French is arque, arc, arche. arch means: A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
How do you use "arch" in a sentence?
Example: "Rain dripped from the old brick arch above the station entrance." In French, "arch" is arque, arc, arche.
Are there other ways to say "arch" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "arch": arque, arc, arche, voûte plantaire, cambrer, archi-.
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