English–French
“handrail” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɑ̃p/
Example
Il s'est appuyé sur la rampe en descendant l'escalier.
He leaned on the handrail as he went down the stairs.
How to say “handrail” in French
“Handrail” in French is rampe.
A continuous rail at the side of a stairway or balcony, close enough to grasp and sometimes high enough to stop a fall.
Example sentences with rampe
La rampe d'accès facilite l'entrée des personnes en fauteuil roulant.
The access ramp makes it easier for people in wheelchairs to enter.
Tips for using rampe
- Rampe d'escalier usually names the handrail, while garde-corps specifically emphasizes protection against falling.