key in French
key in French is clé, clef, caye — key means a shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
key in French
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One of a string of small islands.
légende
A small guide explaining symbols or terminology, especially the legend on a map or chart.
clé
A small guide explaining symbols or terminology, especially the legend on a map or chart.
touche
(computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
touche
In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced.
clé
In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced.
clef
In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced.
clé
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
touche
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
clef
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
tonalité
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.
What does "key" mean?
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noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
"She forgot her house key at the office again."
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noun The single most important factor or step needed to achieve something.
"Practice is the key to learning any instrument."
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noun One of the buttons pressed to type on a keyboard or play a musical instrument.
"The space bar is the widest key on the keyboard."
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noun A short guide listing what the symbols, colours, or abbreviations on a map, chart, or test mean.
"Check the key at the bottom of the map to see what the blue lines mean."
key in a sentence
- She forgot her house key at the office again.
- He cut a spare key for his sister.
- Practice is the key to learning any instrument.
- Patience was the key to solving the puzzle.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "key" in French?
"key" in French is clé, clef, caye. key means: A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
How do you use "key" in a sentence?
Example: "She forgot her house key at the office again." In French, "key" is clé, clef, caye.
Are there other ways to say "key" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "key": clé, clef, caye, légende, touche, tonalité.
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