noun🔗ShareSerrureSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination."The front door has a strong lock, so we know the house is secure. "La porte d'entrée a une serrure solide, donc nous savons que la maison est sécurisée.propertyitemthingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerrou, cadenas(by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource."The school's computer lab has a lock on the printer; only one person can use it at a time. "Le laboratoire informatique de l'école a un verrou sur l'imprimante ; une seule personne peut l'utiliser à la fois.computingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcluseA segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels."The boat captain carefully navigated the lock, waiting for the gates to open and close to raise the boat to the next level. "Le capitaine du bateau a navigué avec précaution dans l'écluse, attendant que les portes s'ouvrent et se ferment pour élever le bateau au niveau suivant.nauticalarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMécanisme de mise à feuThe firing mechanism."The lock on the old school door was jammed, preventing the teacher from unlocking it. "Le mécanisme de mise à feu de la vieille porte de l'école était bloqué, empêchant le professeur de la déverrouiller.weaponpartmachinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaîtrise, contrôleComplete control over a situation."The teacher had a firm lock on the classroom; the students were quiet and attentive. "Le professeur avait une maîtrise ferme de la classe ; les élèves étaient calmes et attentifs.situationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSuccès assuréSomething sure to be a success."The new school program is a lock for success; everyone is excited about it. "Le nouveau programme scolaire est un succès assuré ; tout le monde est enthousiasmé.achievementbusinessoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeuxième ligneA player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team."The lock in the rugby team is usually the tallest player on the field. "Le deuxième ligne de l'équipe de rugby est généralement le joueur le plus grand sur le terrain.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFermeture, verrouA fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable."The intricate lock of the drawer prevented access to the important documents. "La fermeture complexe du tiroir empêchait l'accès aux documents importants.deviceutilitythingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSerrureA place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock."The classroom was a lock after school, preventing students from entering. "La salle de classe était fermée à clé après l'école, empêchant les élèves d'entrer.placebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSerrureA device for keeping a wheel from turning."The bicycle lock prevented the wheel from turning. "La serrure du vélo empêchait la roue de tourner.devicemachinevehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePriseA grapple in wrestling."The wrestler used a strong lock to take down his opponent. "Le lutteur a utilisé une prise forte pour mettre son adversaire à terre.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerrouiller, fermer à cléTo become fastened in place."If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."Si vous freinez trop fort, les roues se bloqueront.propertyutilityactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerrouiller, fermer à cléTo fasten with a lock."Remember to lock the door when you leave."N'oubliez pas de verrouiller la porte en partant.utilityactionpropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerrouiller, fermer à cléTo be capable of becoming fastened in place."This door locks with a key."Cette porte se verrouille avec une clé.utilitytechnologymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareentrelacer, emboîterTo intertwine or dovetail."We locked arms and stepped out into the night."Nous avons entrelacé nos bras et sommes sortis dans la nuit.actiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe figer(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place."a pop and lock routine"Une routine de pop et lock.dancesportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉquiper (un canal) d'éclusesTo furnish (a canal) with locks."The engineers will lock the canal to regulate the water level. "Les ingénieurs vont équiper le canal d'écluses pour réguler le niveau de l'eau.nauticalarchitectureutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉcluserTo raise or lower (a boat) in a lock."The tugboat carefully locked the barge in the canal lock. "Le remorqueur a éclusé avec précaution la barge dans l'écluse du canal.nauticalvehiclesailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaisir, immobiliserTo seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him."In the fight, the warrior locked his opponent's sword arm, preventing him from attacking. "Au cours du combat, le guerrier a saisi le bras de l'épée de son adversaire, l'empêchant d'attaquer.actionmilitaryweaponsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerrouillerTo modify (a thread) so that users cannot make new posts in it."The teacher locked the discussion thread about the upcoming test, so students couldn't add any more questions. "Le professeur a verrouillé le fil de discussion concernant le prochain test, afin que les élèves ne puissent plus ajouter de questions.internetcommunicationcomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerrouiller(WMF jargon) To prevent a page from being edited by other users."Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage."Les pages fréquemment vandalisées sont généralement verrouillées pour éviter d'autres dommages.technologycomputinginternetcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMèche, boucleA tuft or length of hair, wool etc."The sheepdog had a thick lock of wool on its forehead. "Le berger avait une épaisse mèche de laine sur le front.appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMèche, touffeA small quantity of straw etc."The farmer used a small lock of straw to cushion the fragile eggs. "L'agriculteur a utilisé une petite mèche de paille pour amortir les œufs fragiles.agriculturematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne quantité de farine, la prérogative d'un serviteur de moulinA quantity of meal, the perquisite of a mill-servant."The miller's apprentice received his daily lock of grain. "L'apprenti meunier reçut sa quantité quotidienne de farine.foodagricultureamountjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading