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    Pont (en. Bridge)

    /pɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A construction that connects two banks, allowing the passage of people and vehicles.
    The suspension bridge offers a spectacular view of the valley.
    Le pont suspendu offre une vue spectaculaire sur la vallée.
    A structure that allows one to cross a depression, a road, or any other obstacle.
    The bridge is closed for maintenance work.
    Le pont est fermé pour des travaux de maintenance.
    In card games, bridge is a game based on strategy and bidding.
    They spent the afternoon playing bridge, another name for the game of card bridge.
    Ils ont passé l'après-midi à jouer au bridge, un autre nom pour le jeu de pont.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pons', 'pontis' meaning bridge or passage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a long weekend
    To take advantage of a public holiday to extend a weekend.
    faire le pont
    Orléans bridge
    A famous bridge that spans the Loire.
    pont d'Orléans
    Arts bridge
    A famous bridge in Paris known for its love locks.
    pont des Arts

    Related Words

    footbridge
    A lightweight structure allowing passage over an obstacle.
    passerelle
    viaduct
    A bridge that supports a road or railway over terrain.
    viaduc

    Slang Meanings

    A day off extended due to a public holiday near a weekend.
    This weekend, I'm taking a long weekend and going on vacation.
    Ce week-end, je fais le pont et je pars en vacances.
    The action of extending one’s weekend.
    We could take a long weekend and escape for a few days.
    On pourrait faire le pont et s'évader quelques jours.