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plunger in French

plunger in French is ventouse, plongeur — plunger means a rubber suction tool used to clear blocked drains or toilets.

plunger in French

ventouse
noun
A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.
plongeur
noun
One who plunges; a diver.

What does "plunger" mean?

  1. noun A rubber suction tool used to clear blocked drains or toilets.
    "He grabbed the plunger when the toilet backed up."
  2. noun The part of a syringe or cafetière that is pushed down to push out contents or press grounds.
    "She pushed the plunger down slowly on the cafetière."
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plunger in a sentence

  • He grabbed the plunger when the toilet backed up.
  • She pushed the plunger down slowly on the cafetière.

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What is "plunger" in French?

"plunger" in French is ventouse, plongeur. plunger means: A rubber suction tool used to clear blocked drains or toilets.

How do you use "plunger" in a sentence?

Example: "He grabbed the plunger when the toilet backed up." In French, "plunger" is ventouse, plongeur.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "plunger": ventouse, plongeur.

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