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    Plomb (en. Lead)

    /plɔ̃b/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Heavy metal used in cooking or industry.
    Lead is used in batteries.
    Le plomb est utilisé dans les batteries.
    Material used for weighting.
    He used lead to weigh down the fishing line.
    Il a utilisé du plomb pour alourdir la ligne de pêche.
    System for measuring verticality.
    He checked the vertical with a plumb line.
    Il a vérifié la verticale avec un plomb.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'plumbum', which means lead.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the lead
    State of being very calm or relaxed.
    la plomb
    to take something with lead
    To do something with caution.
    prendre quelque chose au plomb
    to give a blow to someone's wings
    To make a situation more difficult.
    donner du plomb dans l'aile

    Related Words

    plumber
    A person who installs and repairs pipes.
    plombier
    lead filling
    Operation consisting of reinforcing a structure using lead.
    plombage

    Slang Meanings

    To take a hit
    After drinking, he took a hit.
    Après avoir bu, il a pris un plomb.
    It's a dud
    This project is really a dud, it's not working.
    Ce projet est vraiment du plomb, ça ne marche pas.