rubber in French

rubber in French is chèque en bois, caoutchouc, gomme — rubber means a stretchy, water-resistant material made from the sap of certain trees or synthetically.

rubber in French

chèque en bois

adj

(slang, of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.

caoutchouc

noun

gomme

noun

capote

noun

(countable, North America, slang) A condom, especially an external condom.

préservatif

noun

(countable, North America, slang) A condom, especially an external condom.

condom

noun

(countable, North America, slang) A condom, especially an external condom.

gommes

noun

(uncountable, slang) Tires, particularly racing tires.

caoutchouc

noun

(uncountable, slang) Tires, particularly racing tires.

What does "rubber" mean?

noun A stretchy, water-resistant material made from the sap of certain trees or synthetically.
"Rubber is used in boots because it keeps water out."
noun (chiefly British) An eraser.
"He rubbed out the wrong answer with a rubber and wrote it again."
noun (informal) A condom.
"He kept a rubber in his wallet, just in case."
noun In bridge and similar games, a set or series of games played to decide an overall winner.
"Our team needed to win one more game to take the rubber."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

rubber in a sentence

Rubber is used in boots because it keeps water out.
The ball was made of soft rubber and bounced very high.
He rubbed out the wrong answer with a rubber and wrote it again.
There was a small rubber on the end of her pencil.

Similar words in French

caoutchouc condom galosh latex

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rubber" in French?

"rubber" in French is chèque en bois, caoutchouc, gomme. rubber means: A stretchy, water-resistant material made from the sap of certain trees or synthetically.

How do you use "rubber" in a sentence?

Example: "Rubber is used in boots because it keeps water out." In French, "rubber" is chèque en bois, caoutchouc, gomme.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "rubber": chèque en bois, caoutchouc, gomme, capote, préservatif, condom.

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