English–French
“shoring” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bwazaʒ/
Example
Les ouvriers ont installé un boisage pour sécuriser la tranchée.
The workers installed shoring to secure the trench.
How to say “shoring” in French
“Shoring” in French is boisage.
A set of wooden supports fitted along a trench, shaft, or other temporary opening to hold back its sides.
Example sentences with boisage
Le boisage a été vérifié avant la reprise des travaux.
The timbering was checked before work resumed.
Tips for using boisage
- Boisage belongs mainly to construction and excavation vocabulary; English usually uses shoring or timbering rather than woodwork for this sense.