Tôle (en. Sheet metal)

tɔl

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A metal plate, usually made of steel, used in construction or manufacturing.

The roof is made of galvanized steel sheets.

La toiture est faite de tôles en acier galvanisé.

A component used in the manufacture of various metal structures.

Sheets are often used to make doors and windows.

Les tôles sont souvent utilisées pour fabriquer des portes et des fenêtres.

Of Germanic origin, related to the Dutch 'taal' and the German 'Zahne'.

to be under control

To be under surveillance or protection.

être sous la tôle

to cover something with a metal sheet

To cover something with a metal plate.

mettre une tôle

sheet metal worker

Worker who works with metal.

tôlier

sheet metal workshop

Workshop where metal is worked.

tôlerie

corrugated sheet metal

Type of sheet metal that has waves.

tôle ondulée

Sometimes used to refer to something flat or without relief.

This drawing is completely flat!

Ce dessin est complètement à la tôle!

Used to talk about a situation where there are no problems, everything is fine.

Everything is fine here, no stress.

Tout est à la tôle ici, pas de stress.