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vault in French

vault in French is voûte, voute, chambre forte — vault means a strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

vault in French

voûte
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
voute
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
chambre forte
noun
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
voûte
noun
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
voute
noun
(figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
perche
noun
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
saut de cheval
noun
(gymnastics) A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
cellier
noun
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
voute
noun
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
voûte
noun
Any cellar or underground storeroom.
chambre forte
noun
The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.
perche
noun
(often, figurative) Any archive of past content.
bondir
verb
(ambitransitive) To jump or leap over with a hand and/or foot on the item for support.

What does "vault" mean?

  1. noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.
    "The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash."
  2. noun An arched ceiling or roof, or an underground chamber shaped like one, including burial chambers.
    "The cathedral's stone vault soared high above the pews."
  3. verb To jump or leap over something in one motion, usually with a hand or pole for support.
    "The gymnast vaulted over the horse with perfect form."
  4. verb To store something securely, as if in a vault.
    "The studio vaulted the unreleased film for decades."

vault in a sentence

  • The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash.
  • She kept her jewelry locked in a fireproof vault at home.
  • The cathedral's stone vault soared high above the pews.
  • The gymnast vaulted over the horse with perfect form.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "vault" in French?

"vault" in French is voûte, voute, chambre forte. vault means: A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

How do you use "vault" in a sentence?

Example: "The bank's vault held millions of dollars in cash." In French, "vault" is voûte, voute, chambre forte.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "vault": voûte, voute, chambre forte, perche, saut de cheval, cellier.

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