yard in French
yard in French is cour, jardin, vergue — yard means an outdoor area next to or enclosed by a building, often with a lawn or garden.
yard in French
cour
A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
jardin
A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
vergue
verge
(obsolete) A staff, rod, or stick.
yard
(obsolete) The rod, a surveying unit of (once) 15 or (now) 16+1⁄2 feet.
verge
(obsolete) The rod, a surveying unit of (once) 15 or (now) 16+1⁄2 feet.
What does "yard" mean?
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noun An outdoor area next to or enclosed by a building, often with a lawn or garden.
"The kids spent the whole afternoon playing in the back yard."
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noun A fenced area used for a specific purpose, such as storage or livestock.
"The old railway yard was full of rusting freight cars."
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noun A unit of length equal to three feet (about 0.914 metres).
"He measured out ten yards of fabric for the curtains."
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verb To confine an animal or vehicle to a yard.
"The cattle were yarded overnight before the market."
yard in a sentence
- The kids spent the whole afternoon playing in the back yard.
- She hung the washing out in the yard to dry.
- The old railway yard was full of rusting freight cars.
- He measured out ten yards of fabric for the curtains.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "yard" in French?
"yard" in French is cour, jardin, vergue. yard means: An outdoor area next to or enclosed by a building, often with a lawn or garden.
How do you use "yard" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids spent the whole afternoon playing in the back yard." In French, "yard" is cour, jardin, vergue.
Are there other ways to say "yard" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "yard": cour, jardin, vergue, verge, yard.
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