spanner in French

spanner in French is clé, clef, clé de serrage — spanner means a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).

spanner in French

clé

noun

(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.

clef

noun

(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.

clé de serrage

noun

(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.

clef à écrous

noun

(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.

serre-écrou

noun

(Commonwealth, UK, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.

What does "spanner" mean?

noun A hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).
"Pass me that spanner, Jake; there's just one more bolt to screw in."
noun An unexpected problem or obstacle, especially in the phrase "a spanner in the works."
"Halfway through the production of Macbeth, the director found that the stage was smaller than he expected. This really threw a spanner in the works."

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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”.

spanner in a sentence

Pass me that spanner, Jake; there's just one more bolt to screw in.
He reached for the spanner to tighten the bolt.
Halfway through the production of Macbeth, the director found that the stage was smaller than he expected. This really threw a spanner in the works.
The delayed shipment threw a spanner in the works for the launch.

Similar words in French

wrench

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spanner" in French?

"spanner" in French is clé, clef, clé de serrage. spanner means: A hand tool used to grip and turn nuts and bolts (called a "wrench" in American English).

How do you use "spanner" in a sentence?

Example: "He reached for the spanner to tighten the bolt." In French, "spanner" is clé, clef, clé de serrage.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "spanner": clé, clef, clé de serrage, clef à écrous, serre-écrou.

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