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    Ponts (en. Bridges)

    /pɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A construction that allows crossing a space between two elements.
    The Golden Gate Bridge is very famous.
    Le pont du Golden Gate est très célèbre.
    Elevated railways or roads.
    Railway bridges are essential for transportation.
    Les ponts ferroviaires sont essentiels pour le transport.
    Bridge in card games.
    They play bridge, which is also called the game of bridges.
    Ils jouent au bridge, qui est aussi appelé le jeu des ponts.

    Etymology

    The word 'bridge' comes from the Latin 'pons, pontis', which means 'bridge' or 'passage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a long weekend
    Taking an extended leave by connecting a holiday with a weekend.
    faire le pont
    air bridge
    Air transport service between two locations.
    pont aérien
    glass bridge
    Fragile or delicate bridge.
    pont de verre

    Related Words

    footbridge
    Similar structure allowing to cross narrow spaces.
    passerelle
    viaduct
    Long bridge extending over land or obstacles.
    viaduc
    pontoon
    Floating structure used as a walkway or for docking.
    ponton

    Slang Meanings

    To have bridges in one's head.
    He still has bridges in his head with his quirky ideas.
    Il a encore des ponts dans la tête avec ses idées farfelues.
    To bridge two ideas.
    He is good at bridging theory and practice.
    Il est bon pour faire le pont entre la théorie et la pratique.