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tether in French

tether in French is longe, attacher — tether means a rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

tether in French

longe
noun
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
attacher
verb
(transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.

What does "tether" mean?

  1. noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
    "The goat grazed at the end of its tether."
  2. noun The limit of someone's patience, resources, or ability to cope.
    "After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether."
  3. verb To tie something up so it cannot move far.
    "They tethered the boat to the dock overnight."
  4. verb To connect a phone to another device so it can share its internet connection.
    "I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down."

tether in a sentence

  • The goat grazed at the end of its tether.
  • After three sleepless nights, she was at the end of her tether.
  • They tethered the boat to the dock overnight.
  • I tethered my laptop to my phone when the café Wi-Fi went down.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tether" in French?

"tether" in French is longe, attacher. tether means: A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

How do you use "tether" in a sentence?

Example: "The goat grazed at the end of its tether." In French, "tether" is longe, attacher.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tether": longe, attacher.

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