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braces in French

braces in French is appareil, appareil dentaire, appareil orthodontique — braces means a dental device of wires and brackets used to straighten teeth over time.

braces in French

appareil
noun
(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
appareil dentaire
noun
(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
appareil orthodontique
noun
(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
faux-palais
noun
(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.

What does "braces" mean?

  1. noun A dental device of wires and brackets used to straighten teeth over time.
    "She got braces in seventh grade and had them for two years."
  2. noun Straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders.
    "He wore a smart pair of braces with his tailored suit."
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braces in a sentence

  • She got braces in seventh grade and had them for two years.
  • He wore a smart pair of braces with his tailored suit.

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What is "braces" in French?

"braces" in French is appareil, appareil dentaire, appareil orthodontique. braces means: A dental device of wires and brackets used to straighten teeth over time.

How do you use "braces" in a sentence?

Example: "She got braces in seventh grade and had them for two years." In French, "braces" is appareil, appareil dentaire, appareil orthodontique.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "braces": appareil, appareil dentaire, appareil orthodontique, faux-palais.

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