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    Gonds (en. Hinges)

    /ɡɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Metal artifacts that allow a door or window to pivot on an axis.
    The hinges of the door were rusty and needed to be replaced.
    Les gonds de la porte étaient rouillés et devaient être remplacés.
    Fastening elements used to hold moving objects in place.
    He secured the frame with hinges to make it more stable.
    Il a fixé le cadre avec des gonds pour le rendre plus stable.
    Hinge support that allows the opening and closing of an object.
    The hinges of the window need to be inspected regularly.
    Les gonds de la fenêtre doivent être inspectés régulièrement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gundis' meaning 'hinge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go off the hinges
    To be very surprised or shocked.
    faire des gonds
    to have hinges on the door
    To be angry or agitated.
    avoir des gonds à la porte

    Related Words

    hinge
    Articulated element that allows two pieces to pivot relative to each other.
    charnière
    pivot
    Point around which something turns.
    pivot
    clasp
    Device intended to close something.
    fermoir

    Slang Meanings

    To be angry.
    He got all riled up when he heard the news.
    Il s'est mis en gonds quand il a appris la nouvelle.
    To shy away from an obligation.
    He shirked his responsibilities.
    Il a gondi à ses responsabilités.