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sconce in French

sconce in French is applique, applique murale — sconce means a fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb.

sconce in French

applique
noun
A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.
applique murale
noun
A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.

What does "sconce" mean?

  1. noun A fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb.
  2. noun A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.
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What is "sconce" in French?

"sconce" in French is applique, applique murale. sconce means: A fixture for a light, which holds it and provides a screen against wind or against a naked flame or lightbulb.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sconce": applique, applique murale.

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