weir in French
weir in French is seuil, barrage, bordigue — weir means a low dam built across a river or stream to control the water level or the rate of flow.
weir in French
seuil
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
barrage
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
bordigue
A fence placed across a river to catch fish.
écrille
A fence placed across a river to catch fish.
What does "weir" mean?
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noun A low dam built across a river or stream to control the water level or the rate of flow.
"The old mill still gets its power from the weir just below the bridge."
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noun A fence or barrier set across a river to trap fish.
"Ancient fishing weirs made of woven branches have been found along the riverbank."
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weir in a sentence
- The old mill still gets its power from the weir just below the bridge.
- Salmon leap over the weir on their way upstream to spawn.
- Ancient fishing weirs made of woven branches have been found along the riverbank.
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What is "weir" in French?
"weir" in French is seuil, barrage, bordigue. weir means: A low dam built across a river or stream to control the water level or the rate of flow.
How do you use "weir" in a sentence?
Example: "The old mill still gets its power from the weir just below the bridge." In French, "weir" is seuil, barrage, bordigue.
Are there other ways to say "weir" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "weir": seuil, barrage, bordigue, écrille.
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