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    Marchepied (en. Step stool)

    /maʁʃepjɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A step stool is a small ladder or stool that allows access to a height.
    He used a step stool to reach the top of the shelf.
    Il a utilisé un marchepied pour atteindre le haut de l'étagère.
    It is an access point on the side of vehicles to facilitate getting in and out.
    Passengers must use the step stool to board the bus.
    Les passagers doivent utiliser le marchepied pour monter dans le bus.
    Step stool can also refer to the platform on which one steps up.
    The step stool was very slippery in winter.
    Le marchepied était très glissant en hiver.

    Etymology

    The word 'marchepied' comes from Old French, where 'marche' means 'to walk' and 'pied' means 'foot'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To take a step onto the step stool
    To start an action, to dare to move forward into a situation.
    faire un pas sur le marchepied
    To step up onto the step stool
    To access an opportunity or a position.
    monter sur le marchepied
    To step down from the step stool
    To withdraw support or abandon a high position.
    descendre du marchepied

    Related Words

    Stool
    Folding ladder used to reach a certain height.
    escabeau
    Ladder
    Tool for accessing heights.
    échelle
    Step
    The action of walking, of moving.
    marche

    Slang Meanings

    Informal terms for assistance with access.
    They called him the 'step stool' of the group for his talents in helping everyone.
    On l'appelait le 'marchepied' de la bande pour ses talents à aider tout le monde.
    Refers to a person who helps others progress.
    This friend is really a step stool; he helped me get that job.
    Cet ami est vraiment un marchepied, il m'a aidé à obtenir ce boulot.