chainsaw in French

chainsaw in French is tronçonneuse, scie à chaîne — chainsaw means a portable power saw with a rotating chain of cutting teeth, used mainly for cutting through trees and thick wood.

chainsaw in French

tronçonneuse

noun

(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

scie à chaîne

noun

(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

What does "chainsaw" mean?

noun A portable power saw with a rotating chain of cutting teeth, used mainly for cutting through trees and thick wood.
"The neighbor borrowed my chainsaw to cut up the tree that fell in the storm."
verb To cut something with a chainsaw, or figuratively, to cut something drastically.
"He chainsawed the fallen oak into logs for the winter fire."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

chainsaw in a sentence

The neighbor borrowed my chainsaw to cut up the tree that fell in the storm.
He fired up the chainsaw to clear the fallen branches.
He chainsawed the fallen oak into logs for the winter fire.
The school board chainsawed the arts program to save money, and parents were upset.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "chainsaw" in French?

"chainsaw" in French is tronçonneuse, scie à chaîne. chainsaw means: A portable power saw with a rotating chain of cutting teeth, used mainly for cutting through trees and thick wood.

How do you use "chainsaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The neighbor borrowed my chainsaw to cut up the tree that fell in the storm." In French, "chainsaw" is tronçonneuse, scie à chaîne.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "chainsaw": tronçonneuse, scie à chaîne.

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