gallows in French
gallows in French is gibet, potence — gallows means a wooden frame used for hanging condemned prisoners.
gallows in French
gibet
A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging. [from 1300s]
potence
A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging. [from 1300s]
What does "gallows" mean?
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noun A wooden frame used for hanging condemned prisoners.
"The prisoner was led to the gallows at dawn."
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gallows in a sentence
- The prisoner was led to the gallows at dawn.
- The old town square once held public gallows.
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What is "gallows" in French?
"gallows" in French is gibet, potence. gallows means: A wooden frame used for hanging condemned prisoners.
How do you use "gallows" in a sentence?
Example: "The prisoner was led to the gallows at dawn." In French, "gallows" is gibet, potence.
Are there other ways to say "gallows" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gallows": gibet, potence.
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