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frame in French

frame in French is carrure, ossature, cadre — frame means a rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.

frame in French

carrure
noun
A human body or the structure thereof; the size, shape, sturdiness etc. of a person's body as described in a certain way; one's build.
ossature
noun
A human body or the structure thereof; the size, shape, sturdiness etc. of a person's body as described in a certain way; one's build.
cadre
noun
A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
image
noun
frame
noun
(snooker) A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted.
manche
noun
(snooker) A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted.
trame
noun
(networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.
cadre
noun
(networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.
armature
noun
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
cadre
noun
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
ossature
noun
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
encadrer
verb

What does "frame" mean?

  1. noun A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.
    "He hung the photo in a wooden frame."
  2. verb To put a border or support structure around something.
    "She framed the certificate and hung it on the wall."
  3. verb To present or word something in a particular way to shape how it is understood.
    "The politician framed the tax hike as an investment in the future."
  4. verb To falsely make someone appear guilty of a crime they didn't commit.
    "He claimed he was framed by a corrupt detective."
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frame in a sentence

  • He hung the photo in a wooden frame.
  • The house's frame went up in just two days.
  • She framed the certificate and hung it on the wall.
  • Builders framed the new extension over the weekend.

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What is "frame" in French?

"frame" in French is carrure, ossature, cadre. frame means: A rigid structure that supports or surrounds something, such as a picture, window, or building.

How do you use "frame" in a sentence?

Example: "He hung the photo in a wooden frame." In French, "frame" is carrure, ossature, cadre.

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

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "frame": carrure, ossature, cadre, image, frame, manche.

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