English–French

“bolt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bulɔ̃/

Example

J'ai perdu le boulon de la roue.

I lost the bolt from the wheel.

Illustration for boulon (bolt)

How to say “bolt” in French

“Bolt” in French is boulon.

A threaded metal shaft passing through parts and tightening against a nut to hold them together.

Full entry for boulon: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with boulon

Peux-tu tenir l'écrou pendant que je serre le boulon?

Can you hold the nut while I tighten the bolt?

Tips for using boulon

  • Unlike a vis, a boulon normally works with a separate nut, while a vis screws directly into the material or a prepared hole.

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