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    Poteaux (en. Poles)

    /pɔ.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Vertical structural elements, often made of wood or metal.
    The wooden posts support the deck.
    Les poteaux en bois soutiennent la terrasse.
    Posts used to delineate or mark an area.
    The signaling posts indicate the direction.
    Les poteaux de signalisation indiquent la direction.
    A support element for electrical lines.
    The electric posts are essential for the network.
    Les poteaux électriques sont essentiels pour le réseau.
    Built to support walls or fences.
    We installed posts for our fence.
    Nous avons installé des poteaux pour notre clôture.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'post', coming from the Latin 'pulsare', meaning 'to strike'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fire hydrants
    Elements used to mark the presence of hydrants.
    poteaux d'incendie
    telephone posts
    Supports for telephone lines.
    poteaux téléphoniques
    to put up a post
    Installing a post into the ground.
    mettre un poteau
    goal post
    A post that defines the boundaries of a goal in sports.
    poteau de but
    directional posts
    Direction indicators on the road.
    poteaux directionnels

    Related Words

    post
    A vertical support or rod.
    poteau
    column
    A vertical structure used for support.
    colonne
    barrier
    An oblique or vertical structure to mark a separation.
    barrière

    Slang Meanings

    Friend, mate.
    He is my buddy, I can always count on him.
    Il est mon poteau, je peux toujours compter sur lui.
    Someone solid whom one can rely on.
    She is my rock in difficult times.
    Elle est mon poteau dans les moments difficiles.