Ferragus (en. Ferragus)

/fɛʁaɡys/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A special iron, often heavy, used in metallurgy.

The ferragus is essential for the creation of certain mechanical parts.

Le ferragus est essentiel pour la création de certaines pièces mécaniques.

A forged iron tool used for construction.

Artisans prefer to use ferragus for their sturdiness.

Les artisans préfèrent utiliser des ferragus pour leur solidité.

The word 'ferragus' comes from the Latin 'ferrum' which means iron.

iron ferragus

A ferragus that is particularly strong.

ferragus de fer

to have ferragus

Means to be well-equipped or prepared.

avoir du ferragus

iron

Base metal, used in construction and manufacturing.

fer

metallurgy

Science and technology of metal production.

métallurgie

forge

The place where metal is worked.

forge

A term used to refer to someone who is robust.

This man is a real ferragus; he can lift heavy weights!

Cet homme est un véritable ferragus, il peut lever des poids lourds!

Firmness or sturdiness in a figurative context.

He has a ferragus mindset to overcome obstacles.

Il a un ferragus d'esprit pour surmonter les obstacles.