shackle in French
shackle in French is fers, menottes, manille — shackle means to restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
shackle in French
fers
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
menottes
(obsolete, rare) A fetter-like band worn on an appendage as an ornament; an anklet, an armlet, a bracelet, a wristlet.
manille
A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a bolt or pin across the ends, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism, used for attaching things together while allowing for some degree of movement; a clevis.
entrave
(figurative, usually, in the plural) A restraint on one's action, activity, or progress.
enchainer
What does "shackle" mean?
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verb To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
"The prisoner was shackled at the wrists and ankles."
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verb To restrict or hold back someone's freedom or progress.
"Heavy debt shackled the young couple for years."
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shackle in a sentence
- The prisoner was shackled at the wrists and ankles.
- Heavy debt shackled the young couple for years.
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What is "shackle" in French?
"shackle" in French is fers, menottes, manille. shackle means: To restrain someone with chains or metal restraints.
How do you use "shackle" in a sentence?
Example: "The prisoner was shackled at the wrists and ankles." In French, "shackle" is fers, menottes, manille.
Are there other ways to say "shackle" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "shackle": fers, menottes, manille, entrave, enchainer.
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