lever in French
lever in French is levier, manette — lever means a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
lever in French
levier
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).
manette
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a switch or a button).
What does "lever" mean?
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noun A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
"He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose."
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noun A handle or bar used to operate a mechanism.
"Pull the lever to release the brake."
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verb To move or force something using a lever, literally or figuratively.
"She levered the lid off the paint tin with a screwdriver."
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lever in a sentence
- He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose.
- A seesaw is simply a long lever balanced on a central support.
- Pull the lever to release the brake.
- Push the lever forward to start the machine, and back to stop it.
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What is "lever" in French?
"lever" in French is levier, manette. lever means: A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
How do you use "lever" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a metal bar as a lever to pry the rock loose." In French, "lever" is levier, manette.
Are there other ways to say "lever" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lever": levier, manette.
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