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padlock in French

padlock in French is cadenas, cadenasser — padlock means a portable lock with a curved shackle, used to secure something by hooking through a hasp or chain.

padlock in French

cadenas
noun
A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle
cadenasser
verb
To lock using a padlock.

What does "padlock" mean?

  1. noun A portable lock with a curved shackle, used to secure something by hooking through a hasp or chain.
    "He clipped a padlock through the shed door."
  2. verb To fasten something shut with a padlock.
    "She padlocked her bike to the railing."

padlock in a sentence

  • He clipped a padlock through the shed door.
  • She padlocked her bike to the railing.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "padlock" in French?

"padlock" in French is cadenas, cadenasser. padlock means: A portable lock with a curved shackle, used to secure something by hooking through a hasp or chain.

How do you use "padlock" in a sentence?

Example: "He clipped a padlock through the shed door." In French, "padlock" is cadenas, cadenasser.

Are there other ways to say "padlock" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "padlock": cadenas, cadenasser.

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