How is the word clé translated from French to English

English translation
key
noun

Petit objet en métal qui ouvre une serrure.

A small metal object that opens a lock.

Examples with “clé”

See how the word “clé” is used in sentences

  • J'ai perdu la clé de la porte d'entrée. — I lost the key to the front door.

  • La confiance est le facteur clé ici. — Trust is the key factor here.

  • La touche échap est coincée. — The escape key is stuck.

  • Est-ce que tu as bien tourné la clé ? — Did you turn the key all the way?

  • Qui sont les personnes clés de ce projet ? — Who are the key people on this project?

  • Appuyez sur n'importe quelle touche pour continuer. — Press any key to continue.

  • Cette clé n'entre pas dans le portail. — This key doesn't fit the gate.

  • Le choix du moment a été un élément clé de cette décision. — Timing was key in that decision.

  • Certaines touches de cet ordinateur collent un peu. — Some keys on this laptop feel sticky.

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