ledge in French
ledge in French is épaulement, vire, corniche — ledge means a narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
ledge in French
épaulement
A shelf on which articles may be laid.
vire
(geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
corniche
(geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
épaulement
(geology) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.
couche
A layer or stratum.
vire
A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
corniche
A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.
linteau
(architecture) A (door or window) lintel.
corniche
(architecture) A cornice.
What does "ledge" mean?
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noun A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
"The climber found a narrow ledge to rest on halfway up the cliff."
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noun A ridge or shelf of rock, especially underwater or bearing minerals.
"Divers explored a rocky ledge just off the coastline."
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ledge in a sentence
- The climber found a narrow ledge to rest on halfway up the cliff.
- A pigeon nested on the window ledge outside her office.
- Divers explored a rocky ledge just off the coastline.
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What is "ledge" in French?
"ledge" in French is épaulement, vire, corniche. ledge means: A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
How do you use "ledge" in a sentence?
Example: "The climber found a narrow ledge to rest on halfway up the cliff." In French, "ledge" is épaulement, vire, corniche.
Are there other ways to say "ledge" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "ledge": épaulement, vire, corniche, couche, linteau.
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