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bottleneck in French

bottleneck in French is goulot, goulot de bouteille, tête de bouteille — bottleneck means a point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.

bottleneck in French

goulot
noun
The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
goulot de bouteille
noun
The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
tête de bouteille
noun
The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
goulet d'étranglement
noun
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.
goulot
noun
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.

What does "bottleneck" mean?

  1. noun A point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.
    "The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush."

bottleneck in a sentence

  • The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush.
  • Lack of funding was the main bottleneck holding back the project.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bottleneck" in French?

"bottleneck" in French is goulot, goulot de bouteille, tête de bouteille. bottleneck means: A point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.

How do you use "bottleneck" in a sentence?

Example: "The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush." In French, "bottleneck" is goulot, goulot de bouteille, tête de bouteille.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "bottleneck": goulot, goulot de bouteille, tête de bouteille, goulet d'étranglement.

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