lock in French
lock in French is mèche, serrure, cadenas — lock means a device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
lock in French
mèche
serrure
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
cadenas
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
verrou
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
écluse
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
sas
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
serrure
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
écluse
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
cadenas
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
sas
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
verrou
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
se bloquer
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
se verrouiller
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
verrouiller
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.
barrer
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.
What does "lock" mean?
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noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
"She changed the lock on the front door after losing her keys."
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verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
"Remember to lock the car before you leave."
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noun A section of a canal enclosed by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
"The narrowboat waited its turn to pass through the lock."
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noun A strand or tuft of hair.
"A lock of hair fell across her face."
lock in a sentence
- She changed the lock on the front door after losing her keys.
- Remember to lock the car before you leave.
- The wheels locked up when he slammed on the brakes.
- The narrowboat waited its turn to pass through the lock.
Similar words in French
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lock" in French?
"lock" in French is mèche, serrure, cadenas. lock means: A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
How do you use "lock" in a sentence?
Example: "She changed the lock on the front door after losing her keys." In French, "lock" is mèche, serrure, cadenas.
Are there other ways to say "lock" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "lock": mèche, serrure, cadenas, verrou, écluse, sas.
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