French word

cylindre

Pronunciation

IPA/silɛ̃dʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncylinder

Example

Le cylindre est posé sur la table.

The cylinder is placed on the table.

Illustration for cylindre (cylinder)

More examples

Le serrurier a remplacé le cylindre de la serrure.

The locksmith replaced the lock cylinder.

Core concept

A long object or solid that keeps the same circular shape from one end to the other.

Common phrases

  • cylindre de serrure

    lock cylinder

  • cylindre moteur

    engine cylinder

Similar words

tube: A long hollow object designed to carry or contain something.
tuyau: A pipe or hose that allows water, air, or similar substances to pass through.

Definition in French

Objet ou pièce de forme allongée dont la section transversale est un cercle ; en géométrie, solide formé par deux bases circulaires parallèles et une surface latérale courbe.

Word origin

The French noun cylindre preserves the form of Latin cylindrus, borrowed from Greek kulindros for a cylindrical or rolling object.

Usage tips

  • For a hollow passage or pipe, French often uses tube or tuyau instead of cylindre, which focuses more on the shape or a machine part.

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