latch in French
latch in French is loquet, verrou, bascule — latch means a simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
latch in French
loquet
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
verrou
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
bascule
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.
prise de sein
A breastfeeding baby's connection to the breast.
succion
A breastfeeding baby's connection to the breast.
What does "latch" mean?
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noun A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
"She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open."
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verb To fasten or close something with a latch.
"Make sure you latch the door behind you."
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verb To grab onto or fix firmly onto something, often figuratively.
"The idea latched onto his mind and wouldn't let go."
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latch in a sentence
- She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open.
- Make sure you latch the door behind you.
- The idea latched onto his mind and wouldn't let go.
- The baby latched onto the bottle straight away.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "latch" in French?
"latch" in French is loquet, verrou, bascule. latch means: A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
How do you use "latch" in a sentence?
Example: "She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open." In French, "latch" is loquet, verrou, bascule.
Are there other ways to say "latch" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "latch": loquet, verrou, bascule, prise de sein, succion.
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