crutch in French
crutch in French is béquille, soutien, support — crutch means a stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
crutch in French
béquille
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
soutien
Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
support
Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
What does "crutch" mean?
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noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
"He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle."
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noun Something relied on for support, often implying an unhealthy dependency.
"Alcohol had become a crutch for him during stressful times."
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crutch in a sentence
- He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle.
- Alcohol had become a crutch for him during stressful times.
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What is "crutch" in French?
"crutch" in French is béquille, soutien, support. crutch means: A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
How do you use "crutch" in a sentence?
Example: "He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle." In French, "crutch" is béquille, soutien, support.
Are there other ways to say "crutch" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "crutch": béquille, soutien, support.
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