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    Vergues (en. Yards)

    /vɛʁɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Bar or pole placed to support a structure.
    The vergues of the boat were well tightened.
    Les vergues du bateau étaient bien tendues.
    Element of wooden or metal structures.
    The steel vergues ensure the stability of the building.
    Les vergues en acier assurent la stabilité du bâtiment.
    Vertical supports in certain constructions.
    The vergues help keep the roof in place.
    Les vergues servent à maintenir le toit en place.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'vergue', which means poles or bars.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pull the vergues
    To strive to achieve a difficult goal.
    tirer les vergues
    to have solid vergues
    To be well prepared to face challenges.
    avoir des vergues solides

    Related Words

    verguer
    Action of placing or maintaining vergues.
    verguer
    vergement
    The state of support by vergues.
    vergement

    Slang Meanings

    To have support or solid foundations.
    With his friends, he has solid vergues.
    Avec ses amis, il a des vergues solides.
    To be well surrounded.
    He always has vergues around him.
    Il a toujours des vergues autour de lui.