French word

verrou

Pronunciation

IPA/veʁu/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlock

Example

Il faut remplacer le verrou de la porte.

The lock on the door needs to be replaced.

Illustration for verrou (lock)

More examples

N'oublie pas de fermer le verrou en sortant.

Don't forget to slide the bolt shut when you leave.

Core concept

A movable metal bar that enters or turns in a catch, forming a simple manual door bolt.

Common phrases

  • mettre le verrou

    slide the bolt shut

  • le verrou de la porte

    the door bolt

  • poser un verrou

    install a bolt

Similar words

serrure: A lock operated by a key to keep a door or box shut.
loquet: A basic catch or sliding plate used to keep a door or window closed.
cadenas: A small metal lock that can be removed and attached to another object.

Definition in French

Barre, tige ou petite pièce mobile que l'on pivote, glisse ou introduit pour bloquer le mouvement d'un battant et empêcher son ouverture.

Word origin

The Old French form verou developed from Latin veruculum, related to veru, meaning a spit or skewer, and came to name a bar that secures a closure.

Usage tips

  • Verrou is masculine, so its standard forms include un verrou and le verrou.

Other meanings

  • boltnoun

Opposites

  • déverrouillageunlockingnoun
  • ouvertureopeningnoun

Related words

  • verrouillerlockverb
  • verrouillagelockingnoun
  • verrouillélockedadjective

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