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tread in French

tread in French is profil de semelle, marche, bande de roulement — tread means to walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

tread in French

profil de semelle
noun
marche
noun
bande de roulement
noun
The grooves carved into the face of a tire, used to give the tire traction. [from 1900s]
fouler
verb
(intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.
marcher sur
verb
(intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.
piétiner
verb
To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.
fouler
verb
To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.

What does "tread" mean?

  1. verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.
    "He trod carefully across the icy pavement."
  2. noun The patterned grooves on a tire or shoe sole that provide grip.
    "The tires had almost no tread left."
  3. noun The sound or manner of someone walking.
    "She recognized his heavy tread on the stairs."

tread in a sentence

  • He trod carefully across the icy pavement.
  • Tread lightly — the floorboards are weak here.
  • The tires had almost no tread left.
  • She recognized his heavy tread on the stairs.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tread" in French?

"tread" in French is profil de semelle, marche, bande de roulement. tread means: To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

How do you use "tread" in a sentence?

Example: "He trod carefully across the icy pavement." In French, "tread" is profil de semelle, marche, bande de roulement.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "tread": profil de semelle, marche, bande de roulement, fouler, marcher sur, piétiner.

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