English–French

“pivot” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pivo/

Example

La porte tourne sur son pivot.

The door rotates around its pivot.

Illustration for pivot (pivot)

How to say “pivot” in French

“Pivot” in French is pivot.

The central hinge-like point that keeps a rotating object in place while its position changes around it.

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

Example sentences with pivot

Il est le pivot de l'équipe.

He is the team's pivot.

Tips for using pivot

  • In tourner sur son pivot, the phrase can describe a physical rotation or a figurative change of position, depending on context.

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