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rung in French

rung in French is barreau, échelon — rung means a horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.

rung in French

barreau
noun
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
échelon
noun
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.
barreau
noun
A crosspiece between legs of a chair.

What does "rung" mean?

  1. noun A horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.
    "One of the rungs on the old ladder had rotted through."
  2. noun A level or position within a hierarchy or ranking.
    "She climbed to the top rung of the company within five years."
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rung in a sentence

  • One of the rungs on the old ladder had rotted through.
  • He tightened the loose rung on the wooden chair.
  • She climbed to the top rung of the company within five years.

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What is "rung" in French?

"rung" in French is barreau, échelon. rung means: A horizontal bar forming a step on a ladder, or the crossbar between chair legs.

How do you use "rung" in a sentence?

Example: "One of the rungs on the old ladder had rotted through." In French, "rung" is barreau, échelon.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "rung": barreau, échelon.

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