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    Créneaux (en. Slots)

    [kʁe.no]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Opening or space in a wall or fortification.
    The slots in the wall allowed shooting without being exposed.
    Les créneaux sur la muraille permettaient de tirer sans être exposé.
    Time interval reserved in a schedule.
    I have a free slot this evening to meet you.
    J'ai un créneau libre ce soir pour te rencontrer.
    Area or space available for a certain activity.
    There is still a slot available for a meeting this afternoon.
    Il reste un créneau pour une réunion au cours de l'après-midi.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'crenel', derived from Latin 'crenella'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a time slot
    A specific moment in a schedule.
    un créneau horaire
    to find a slot
    To occupy available space or time.
    prendre un créneau
    security slots
    Protective phases in a defensive context.
    créneaux de sécurité

    Related Words

    slotting
    Action of creating slots.
    crénelage
    slotted
    Having slots (e.g.: slotted wall).
    crénelé
    time slots
    Slots specifically related to time.
    crénaux horaires

    Slang Meanings

    A moment for oneself.
    I finally found a slot to relax.
    J'ai enfin trouvé un créneau pour me détendre.
    A quick opportunity.
    You need to seize that slot before it's too late.
    Il faut saisir ce créneau avant qu'il ne soit trop tard.