bolt in French
bolt in French is carreau, boulon, verrou — bolt means a metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
bolt in French
carreau
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
boulon
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
verrou
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
boulon
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
verrou
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
vis
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
éclair
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
rouleau
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
boulon
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
vis
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
boulonner
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
s’enfuir
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
s’échapper
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
monter
(intransitive, botany, of lettuce, spinach, garlic, onion, etc) To produce flower stalks and flowers or seeds quickly or prematurely; to form a bolt (stalk or scape); to go to seed.
monter en graine
(intransitive, botany, of lettuce, spinach, garlic, onion, etc) To produce flower stalks and flowers or seeds quickly or prematurely; to form a bolt (stalk or scape); to go to seed.
What does "bolt" mean?
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noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
"The mechanic replaced a rusty bolt on the wheel of the trailer."
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noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
"The old front door had a heavy iron bolt at the top."
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noun A flash of lightning.
"We counted the seconds between the bolt and the thunder to see how far away the storm was."
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verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
"The frightened horse bolted across the field when the fireworks started."
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bolt in a sentence
- The mechanic replaced a rusty bolt on the wheel of the trailer.
- You will need a long bolt and a nut to join these planks.
- The old front door had a heavy iron bolt at the top.
- I heard the bolt click as my neighbour locked up for the night.
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What is "bolt" in French?
"bolt" in French is carreau, boulon, verrou. bolt means: A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
How do you use "bolt" in a sentence?
Example: "The mechanic replaced a rusty bolt on the wheel of the trailer." In French, "bolt" is carreau, boulon, verrou.
Are there other ways to say "bolt" in French?
Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "bolt": carreau, boulon, verrou, vis, éclair, rouleau.
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