Example: La fente dans le mur doit être réparée rapidement.
Definition
"La fente" in construction refers to a narrow opening or crack, often found in walls or structures, that may require repair to prevent damage or instability. For example, a crack in a wall is called "la fente" and should be fixed promptly to maintain structural integrity.
Translations
the crack
la rendija
de spleet
la esquerda
der Spalt
Etymology
The term "la fente" comes from the Old French word 'fente', which means a split or crack. It originated from the verb 'fendre', meaning to split or cleave. Did you know that the word shares roots with the English word 'fend', which originally meant to strike or split?
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"La fente" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the crack