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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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
boulon
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
rouleau
noun
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
boulon
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
vis
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
boulonner
verb
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
s’enfuir
verb
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
s’échapper
verb
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly.
monter
verb
(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
verb
(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?

  1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
    "He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket."
  2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
    "She slid the bolt shut before going to bed."
  3. noun A flash of lightning.
    "A bolt of lightning split the old oak tree."
  4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
    "The dog bolted the second the gate opened."

bolt in a sentence

  • He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket.
  • She slid the bolt shut before going to bed.
  • A bolt of lightning split the old oak tree.
  • The dog bolted the second the gate opened.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket." 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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