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How is the word pont-levis translated from French to English

Pont que l'on peut relever pour interdire le passage.

A bridge that can be raised to block passage.

noun
English translation
drawbridge

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  • Le pont-levis du château était relevé la nuit. — The castle's drawbridge was pulled up at night.

  • Le pont basculant s'est ouvert pour laisser passer les bateaux. — The drawbridge opened to let the boats pass.

  • Le pont-levis s'ouvre-t-il pour les bateaux hauts ? — Does the drawbridge open for tall boats?

  • Vois-tu le pont basculant depuis chez toi ? — Can you see the drawbridge from your house?

  • Les touristes ont traversé l'étroit pont-levis un par un. — Tourists crossed the narrow drawbridge one by one.

  • Nous devons attendre que le pont basculant redescende. — We have to wait for the drawbridge to lower.

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FAQ about “pont-levis”

How is “pont-levis” translated from French?
“pont-levis” translates into English as “drawbridge”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “pont-levis” mean?
Meaning of “pont-levis”: Pont que l'on peut relever pour interdire le passage. In English — “drawbridge”.
What part of speech is “pont-levis”?
“pont-levis” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “pont-levis”?
Example sentences with “pont-levis” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “pont-levis”?
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