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riser in French

riser in French is praticable, élévateur, contre-marche — riser means someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.

riser in French

praticable
noun
A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.
élévateur
noun
A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.
contre-marche
noun
(carpentry) A vertical part of a step on a staircase.
contremarche
noun
(carpentry) A vertical part of a step on a staircase.
gaine
noun
A vertical utility conduit, pipe or path between floors of a building for placement of cables (e.g. telephone, networking), or to convey fluids (e.g. gas, water).
gaine technique
noun
A vertical utility conduit, pipe or path between floors of a building for placement of cables (e.g. telephone, networking), or to convey fluids (e.g. gas, water).

What does "riser" mean?

  1. noun Someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.
    "She has always been an early riser, up before dawn."
  2. noun A raised platform used to lift performers, speakers, or equipment above floor level.
    "The choir stood on risers so every row was visible."
  3. noun The vertical front face of a stair step, as opposed to the flat part you step on.
    "He measured the riser height before ordering the staircase parts."
  4. noun A vertical pipe or duct running between floors of a building, carrying cables, water, or gas.
    "Electricians ran the new cabling up the utility riser."
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riser in a sentence

  • She has always been an early riser, up before dawn.
  • The choir stood on risers so every row was visible.
  • He measured the riser height before ordering the staircase parts.
  • Building codes limit how tall each riser can be.

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What is "riser" in French?

"riser" in French is praticable, élévateur, contre-marche. riser means: Someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.

How do you use "riser" in a sentence?

Example: "She has always been an early riser, up before dawn." In French, "riser" is praticable, élévateur, contre-marche.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "riser": praticable, élévateur, contre-marche, contremarche, gaine, gaine technique.

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