pound in French
pound in French is fourrière, livre, bief — pound means the main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
pound in French
fourrière
livre
bief
A section of a canal between two adjacent locks.
pilonner
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
marteler
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
pilonner
(transitive, vulgar, slang) To penetrate sexually, with vigour.
What does "pound" mean?
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noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
"The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café."
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noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
"They found their missing dog at the local animal pound."
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verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
"He pounded on the door until someone finally answered."
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verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.
"Her heart was pounding after the near-miss on the motorway."
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pound in a sentence
- The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café.
- She lost five pounds after cutting out sugar for a month.
- They found their missing dog at the local animal pound.
- He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.
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What is "pound" in French?
"pound" in French is fourrière, livre, bief. pound means: The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
How do you use "pound" in a sentence?
Example: "The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café." In French, "pound" is fourrière, livre, bief.
Are there other ways to say "pound" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "pound": fourrière, livre, bief, pilonner, marteler.
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