bretelle

la bretelle
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. strap
Tu peux reserrer les bretelles de mon soutien-gorge ?Can you tighten the straps on my bra?
b. shoulder strap
Oh non ! La bretelle de mon sac à dos vient de se casser !Oh no! The shoulder strap on my backpack just broke!
a. ramp
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Y a-t-il une bretelle d'autoroute près d’ici ?Is there a ramp to get onto the highway near here?
b. slip road
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
La bretelle est fermée à cause d'un accident sur l'autoroute.The slip road is closed because of an accident on the motorway.
c. access road
La nouvelle bretelle devrait fluidifier le trafic.The new access road should improve traffic flow.
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