mainstay in French
mainstay in French is pilier, grand étai — mainstay means a chief support.
mainstay in French
pilier
A chief support.
grand étai
(nautical) A stabilising rope from high on the mainmast to the base of the foremast.
What does "mainstay" mean?
- noun A chief support.
- noun Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.
- noun A stabilising rope from high on the mainmast to the base of the foremast.
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What is "mainstay" in French?
"mainstay" in French is pilier, grand étai. mainstay means: A chief support.
Are there other ways to say "mainstay" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mainstay": pilier, grand étai.
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