watertight in French
watertight in French is étanche, imperméable — watertight means sealed so tightly that water cannot get in or out.
watertight in French
étanche
So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.
imperméable
So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.
What does "watertight" mean?
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adj Sealed so tightly that water cannot get in or out.
"The submarine's hull has to be completely watertight."
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adj So carefully constructed or argued that it cannot be challenged or defeated.
"The lawyer built a watertight case against the defendant."
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watertight in a sentence
- The submarine's hull has to be completely watertight.
- The lawyer built a watertight case against the defendant.
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What is "watertight" in French?
"watertight" in French is étanche, imperméable. watertight means: Sealed so tightly that water cannot get in or out.
How do you use "watertight" in a sentence?
Example: "The submarine's hull has to be completely watertight." In French, "watertight" is étanche, imperméable.
Are there other ways to say "watertight" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "watertight": étanche, imperméable.
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