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column in French

column in French is colonne, pilier, rubrique — column means an upright supporting structure, often cylindrical, that holds up part of a building.

column in French

colonne
noun
(architecture) A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.
pilier
noun
(architecture) A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.
colonne
noun
rubrique
noun
colonne
noun
(chemistry) An instrument used to separate the different components of a liquid or to purify chemical compounds.

What does "column" mean?

  1. noun An upright supporting structure, often cylindrical, that holds up part of a building.
    "Marble columns lined the entrance to the courthouse."
  2. noun A vertical section of a table, spreadsheet, or page of text.
    "Click the header to sort the column by date."
  3. noun A regular feature or opinion piece written by a particular writer in a newspaper or magazine.
    "She writes a weekly column on personal finance."
  4. noun A long line of people, vehicles, or troops moving one behind another.
    "A column of tanks rolled slowly through the town."

column in a sentence

  • Marble columns lined the entrance to the courthouse.
  • The old barn's roof rests on four wooden columns.
  • Click the header to sort the column by date.
  • The newspaper page was split into three columns of text.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "column" in French?

"column" in French is colonne, pilier, rubrique. column means: An upright supporting structure, often cylindrical, that holds up part of a building.

How do you use "column" in a sentence?

Example: "Marble columns lined the entrance to the courthouse." In French, "column" is colonne, pilier, rubrique.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "column": colonne, pilier, rubrique.

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