prop in French
prop in French is support, soutien, cale — prop means an object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
prop in French
support
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
soutien
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
cale
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
accessoire
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
pillier
(rugby) The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
caler
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
mettre
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
poser
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
What does "prop" mean?
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noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
"They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence."
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noun An object used on a stage or film set to help tell the story.
"The knife on set was just a rubber prop, not a real weapon."
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noun A proposition on an election ballot.
"Voters will decide on the new prop this November."
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verb To support something by placing an object under or against it.
"He propped the door open with a brick."
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prop in a sentence
- They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence.
- The knife on set was just a rubber prop, not a real weapon.
- Voters will decide on the new prop this November.
- He propped the door open with a brick.
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What is "prop" in French?
"prop" in French is support, soutien, cale. prop means: An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
How do you use "prop" in a sentence?
Example: "They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence." In French, "prop" is support, soutien, cale.
Are there other ways to say "prop" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "prop": support, soutien, cale, accessoire, pillier, caler.
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