étai

l'étai
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. stay
La charpente était maintenue par des étais en bois.The framework was held up by wooden stays.
b. prop
L’étai est tombé et toute la structure s’est effondrée.The prop fell, and the entire structure collapsed.
c. strut
Le poids du toit est correctement réparti entre les étais.The weight of the roof is properly distributed among the struts.
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