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    Poutre (en. Beam)

    /putʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A construction piece made of wood, metal, or concrete, used to support loads.
    The steel beam supports the ceiling.
    La poutre en acier soutient le plafond.
    In gymnastics, a horizontal fixed bar on which exercises are performed.
    She managed to perform the routine on the beam.
    Elle a réussi à effectuer la routine sur la poutre.
    In computing, a toolbar or other graphical element arranged horizontally.
    The toolbar is located at the top of the screen.
    La poutre d'outils se trouve en haut de l'écran.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pŭtra', which means 'beam, bar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make beams
    To have a very authoritarian attitude or to be too rigid.
    faire des poutres
    beam upside down
    Refers to a situation that does not unfold as expected.
    poutre à l'envers

    Related Words

    beam
    A horizontal piece of large wooden dimension.
    madrier
    crossbeam
    A horizontal bar that connects two vertical elements.
    traverse
    bar
    A long and narrow element used in various constructions.
    barre

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a clumsy person.
    He is as agile as a beam.
    Il est aussi agile qu'une poutre.
    Referring to a very muscular man.
    Look at him, he is like a beam.
    Regarde-le, il est comme une poutre.