Serrures (en. Locks)

[sɛʁyʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A mechanism that allows you to lock or unlock something.

Example Sentence: The locks in the house are very secure.

Les serrures de la maison sont très sécurisées.

Definition: Security elements commonly used in doors.

Example Sentence: He changed all the locks after moving.

Il a changé toutes les serrures après son déménagement.

Definition: A security instrument used to protect property.

Example Sentence: Electronic locks are becoming increasingly popular.

Les serrures électroniques deviennent de plus en plus populaires.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'serrura', which means a bolt.

Phrase: turn the key in the lock

Meaning: To insert the key into the lock to lock or unlock.

tourner la clé dans la serrure

Phrase: code lock

Meaning: A lock that opens with a code rather than a key.

serrure à code

Phrase: locking process

Meaning: The action of securing something with a lock.

mise en serrure

Related Word: security

Description: The state or quality of being protected against dangers or losses.

sécurité

Related Word: key

Description: Instrument used to open or close a lock.

clef

Related Word: locking

Description: The action of locking.

verrouillage

Slang Meaning: Low-quality lock.

Example: This door has cardboard locks.

Cette porte a des serrures en carton.

Slang Meaning: Unreliable security system.

Example: Be careful, this lock is not very reliable.

Attention, cette serrure n'est pas très fiable.