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
marche
bande de roulement
The grooves carved into the face of a tire, used to give the tire traction. [from 1900s]
fouler
(intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.
marcher sur
(intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.
piétiner
To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.
fouler
To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.
What does "tread" mean?
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verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.
"He trod carefully across the icy pavement."
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noun The patterned grooves on a tire or shoe sole that provide grip.
"The tires had almost no tread left."
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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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