English–French
“wedge” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kale/
Example
J'ai calé la porte avec un coussin.
I wedged the door open with a cushion.
How to say “wedge” in French
“Wedge” in French is caler.
A stabilizing fit that prevents movement and, by extension, brings movement or timing into the right alignment.
Example sentences with caler
La voiture a calé au feu.
The car stalled at the traffic light.
Tips for using caler
- In se caler sur, the preposition sur introduces the model or reference being matched, as in se caler sur un horaire or se caler sur le rythme.