French Conversation · Level 122
60 words
French word
trappe
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁap/
Meaning
- feminine nounhatch
Example
La trappe du garage est fermée.
The garage hatch is closed.
More examples
Vérifie la trappe de sol avant de poser le parquet.
Check the floor access hatch before installing the parquet flooring.
Core concept
A compact access door that covers an opening to pipes, wiring, or mechanical equipment.
Common phrases
trappe de sol
floor access hatch
trappe du garage
garage access hatch
trappe de cave
basement access hatch
Similar words
trappe de visite: A small door or panel installed for checking and repairing pipes, wiring, or equipment.
couvercle: A removable cover placed over a container or box opening.
Definition in French
Plaque mobile ou petite porte intégrée au plancher, au mur ou au plafond, servant à fermer et à donner accès à un local technique ou à des installations pour les vérifier.
Word origin
Old French used trappe for a trap or snare; French extended the noun to a movable cover that conceals and reveals an opening.
Usage tips
- For a specific hatch, French commonly adds its location or purpose, as in trappe du garage or trappe de visite.
Other meanings
- trapdoornoun
- trapnoun
Related words
- trappertrapverb