gap in French
gap in French is brèche, écart, trouée — gap means an empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
gap in French
brèche
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
écart
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
trouée
An opening allowing passage or entrance.
lacune
An opening allowing passage or entrance.
interruption
A vacant space or time.
solution de continuité
A vacant space or time.
col
A mountain or hill pass.
entailler
(transitive) To notch, as a sword or knife.
entailler
(transitive) To make an opening in; to breach.
trouer
(transitive) To make an opening in; to breach.
What does "gap" mean?
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noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
"There was a gap in the fence where the wood had rotted away."
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noun A difference or shortfall between two things, especially an unfair or worrying one.
"The report highlighted the growing pay gap between men and women."
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verb To leave open or unfilled, creating a gap; also, to stare open-mouthed.
"The old floorboards had started to gap after years of use."
gap in a sentence
- There was a gap in the fence where the wood had rotted away.
- She squeezed through a gap between the parked cars.
- The report highlighted the growing pay gap between men and women.
- Extra tutoring helped close the gap in his grades.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gap" in French?
"gap" in French is brèche, écart, trouée. gap means: An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
How do you use "gap" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a gap in the fence where the wood had rotted away." In French, "gap" is brèche, écart, trouée.
Are there other ways to say "gap" in French?
Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "gap": brèche, écart, trouée, lacune, interruption, solution de continuité.
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