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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
noun
serrure
noun
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
cadenas
noun
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
verrou
noun
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
écluse
noun
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
sas
noun
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
serrure
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
écluse
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
cadenas
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
sas
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
verrou
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
se bloquer
verb
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
se verrouiller
verb
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
verrouiller
verb
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.
barrer
verb
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.

What does "lock" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
    "Remember to lock the car before you leave."
  3. 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."
  4. 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.

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Common French translations

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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