rickety in French
rickety in French is boiteux, branlant, délabré — rickety means weak, shaky, or unstable, typically because of poor construction or age.
rickety in French
boiteux
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
branlant
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
délabré
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
boiteux
(of a person) Feeble in the joints; tottering.
rachitique
(disease) Affected with or suffering from rickets; rachitic.
What does "rickety" mean?
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adj Weak, shaky, or unstable, typically because of poor construction or age.
"The rickety old bridge creaked with every step."
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rickety in a sentence
- The rickety old bridge creaked with every step.
- We sat on a rickety wooden bench outside the shop.
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What is "rickety" in French?
"rickety" in French is boiteux, branlant, délabré. rickety means: Weak, shaky, or unstable, typically because of poor construction or age.
How do you use "rickety" in a sentence?
Example: "The rickety old bridge creaked with every step." In French, "rickety" is boiteux, branlant, délabré.
Are there other ways to say "rickety" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "rickety": boiteux, branlant, délabré, rachitique.
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