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    Échafaud (en. Scaffold)

    [eʃafod]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A temporary construction allowing access to elevated places, often used on construction sites.
    The workers set up a scaffold to repair the building's facade.
    Les ouvriers ont installé un échafaud pour réparer le façade de l'immeuble.
    Scaffold where death sentences are carried out.
    The man was taken to the scaffold to face his sentence.
    L'homme a été conduit à l'échafaud pour subir sa sentence.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scaffold' meaning 'to set up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to the scaffold
    To be sentenced to death.
    monter sur l'échafaud
    to stay at the bottom of the scaffold
    To not be involved in risky business.
    rester en bas de l'échafaud
    to find oneself on the scaffold
    To face a severe consequence for one's actions.
    se retrouver sur l'échafaud

    Related Words

    trial
    A test, often associated with a judgment.
    épreuve
    punishment
    Punishment, often related to criminal acts.
    châtiment
    judgment
    Decision made by a court.
    jugement

    Slang Meanings

    To be in imminent danger.
    He is on the scaffold after what he said.
    Il est sur l'échafaud après ce qu'il a dit.
    To be in trouble.
    After that mistake, he is clearly on the scaffold.
    Après cette erreur, il est clairement sur l'échafaud.