paratonnerre
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le paratonnerre
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. lightning rod (for buildings)
Nous avons installé un paratonnerre sur le toit de la maison.We installed a lightning rod on the roof of the house.
b. lightning conductor (for buildings) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Grâce au paratonnerre, la structure n’a pas été endommagée pendant l'orage.Thanks to the lightning conductor, the structure didn't get damaged during the thunderstorm.
c. lightning arrester (for electrical equipment)
Le paratonnerre protège les installations électriques.The lightning arrester protects electrical installations.
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