English–French
“prop” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/etɛ/
Example
J'ai mis un étai pour que la fenêtre ne bouge pas.
I put a prop in place so that the window would not move.
How to say “prop” in French
“Prop” in French is étai.
A temporary prop wedged beneath or against a building part to keep it steady during repairs.
Example sentences with étai
Le charpentier a ajusté un étai pour maintenir la structure pendant la nuit.
The carpenter adjusted a brace to support the structure during the night.
Tips for using étai
- Étai is masculine, so the usual form is un étai; its plural is des étais, with the same pronunciation.