Fentes (en. Slots)

/fɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Narrow opening in a material, often used for technical reasons.

The slots in the wood allow moisture to escape.

Les fentes dans le bois permettent d'évacuer l'humidité.

Division or separation that occurs in a process.

The slots in the sheet of paper allow it to be easily folded.

Les fentes dans la feuille de papier permettent de plier facilement.

Spaces formed by cuts.

The slots in the ground were caused by drought.

Les fentes sur le terrain ont été causées par la sécheresse.

From the verb 'fendre' which means to cut or divide.

ventilation slots

openings for air circulation.

fentes de ventilation

security slots

openings for security devices.

fentes de sécurité

tasting slots

openings made to sample items.

fentes de dégustation

to split

To divide something into two or more parts.

fendre

incision

A narrow cut in a fabric or material.

incision

crack

An opening or separation in a solid surface.

fissure

Slots as slang for cuts in glass content.

Look at those slots on the bottle.

Regarde ces fentes sur la bouteille.

Used to refer to separation spaces in relationships.

There are slots in their friendship due to misunderstandings.

Il y a des fentes dans leur amitié à cause de malentendus.