Sabot (en. Hoof)

/sa.bɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A wooden shoe designed for workers.
Clogs are often used by farmers.
Les sabots sont souvent utilisés par les agriculteurs.
A solid object made of wood or metal used to protect or prevent movement.
She put a clog under the door to stop the draft.
Elle a mis un sabot sous la porte pour empêcher le courant d'air.

Etymology

The word 'sabot' comes from Old French 'sabot', which referred to a wooden shoe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to walk in clogs
To act awkwardly or to make a loud noise while walking.
marcher en sabots
sabotage
A deliberate act aimed at harming a system or process.
sabotage

Related Words

to sabotage
To deliberately damage or harm something.
saboter
sabotage
The act of destroying or obstructing an effort.
sabotage
clog maker
A craftsman who makes or repairs clogs.
sabotier

Slang Meanings

To make money easily.
He managed to sabotage and now he lives comfortably.
Il a réussi à saboter et maintenant il vit confortablement.
To be clumsy in one's actions.
He sabotaged the presentation with his mistakes.
Il a saboté la présentation avec ses erreurs.