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
A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.
élévateur
A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.
contre-marche
(carpentry) A vertical part of a step on a staircase.
contremarche
(carpentry) A vertical part of a step on a staircase.
gaine
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
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?
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noun Someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.
"She has always been an early riser, up before dawn."
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noun A raised platform used to lift performers, speakers, or equipment above floor level.
"The choir stood on risers so every row was visible."
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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."
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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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