picket in French
picket in French is piquet, planton — picket means a person or group standing outside a workplace during a strike to protest and discourage others from entering.
picket in French
piquet
A stake driven into the ground.
piquet
(military) One of the soldiers or troops placed on a line forward of a position to warn against an enemy advance; or any unit (for example, an aircraft or ship) performing a similar function.
planton
(military) One of the soldiers or troops placed on a line forward of a position to warn against an enemy advance; or any unit (for example, an aircraft or ship) performing a similar function.
What does "picket" mean?
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noun A person or group standing outside a workplace during a strike to protest and discourage others from entering.
"Workers formed a picket outside the factory gates."
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noun A pointed wooden or metal stake driven into the ground, as in a fence.
"The garden was bordered by a white picket fence."
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verb To stand outside a workplace in protest, usually as part of a strike.
"The union picketed the office for a full week."
picket in a sentence
- Workers formed a picket outside the factory gates.
- She joined the picket line at dawn.
- The garden was bordered by a white picket fence.
- The union picketed the office for a full week.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "picket" in French?
"picket" in French is piquet, planton. picket means: A person or group standing outside a workplace during a strike to protest and discourage others from entering.
How do you use "picket" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers formed a picket outside the factory gates." In French, "picket" is piquet, planton.
Are there other ways to say "picket" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "picket": piquet, planton.
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