English to French Meaning of key - clé

Key :

clé

noun

clé, paysan, Solution, résolution, répondre, accomplissement, autorisation, vaccin, Remarque, brillant, commentaire, gamme

verb

clé, fermer à clé, harmoniser, régler, moduler, ensemble, ascenseur, prendre, arrière, élever, améliorer, prolonger, augmenter, exagérer, souligner, marque, goujon, cale, taquet

adjective

principale, clé, premier, primaire, chef, de premier plan, Majeur, fondamental, traditionnel, de base

Kelly :: kellyKey :: cléKeyed :: clavetéKeying :: clavetageKeys :: clés

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Definitions of key in English

Noun(1) metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated(2) something crucial for explaining(3) pitch of the voice(4) any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music(5) a kilogram of a narcotic drug(6) a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple(7) United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843(8) a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida(9) (basketball, including the foul line(10) a list of answers to a test(11) a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations(12) a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access(13) mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock(14) the central building block at the top of an arch or vault(15) a lever (as in a keyboard
Verb(1) identify as in botany or biology, for example(2) provide with a key(3) vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key(4) regulate the musical pitch of(5) harmonize with or adjust to
Adjective(1) serving as an essential component

Examples of key in English

(1) Then, she tried the drawer of the desk that she knew the test answer key was hidden in.(2) Ryan turned his house key in the door and followed Katalyn inside.(3) The key is whether the defensive king can get within the promotion ├ö├ç├┐square├ö├ç├û.(4) therein lies the key(5) The Dalai Lama once said that simplicity is the key to happiness in the modern world.(6) there's a key for every file in the directory(7) radiator key(8) As they effortlessly key in the words there is not even an iota of confusion among them.(9) The post player nearest the ball is the one to break and set a screen for the guard near the top of the key .(10) Slotted stems are turned with a screwdriver and square ones are turned with a radiator key .(11) In my profession it may even be disadvantageous because it happens that we play a piece in a different key .(12) They say that in this case, some of the people who are retiring are in key positions.(13) Twist the key in the ignition and the engine doesn't so much explode into life as dutifully and modestly clear its throat.(14) The nibs help to secure the plaster to the lattice, reinforcing the key or bond between plaster and wood.(15) In fact, as will be obvious to any reader who has ever used an index, the symbols in the key refer to the chapters in which the characters appear.(16) But as he explains, it is this hardship that provides a key to understanding the spirit and culture of these tribes.

Related Phrases of key

(1) arrow key ::

touche fléchée

(2) key chain ::

porte-clés

(3) enter key ::

la touche Entrée

(4) ignition key ::

la clé de contact

(5) key point ::

point clé

(6) product key ::

clé de produit

(7) master key ::

la clef maitresse

(8) key account ::

compte clé

Related Phrases of key

(1) arrow key ::

touche fléchée

(2) key chain ::

porte-clés

(3) enter key ::

la touche Entrée

(4) ignition key ::

la clé de contact

(5) key point ::

point clé

(6) product key ::

clé de produit

(7) master key ::

la clef maitresse

(8) key account ::

compte clé

Synonyms

Adjective

1. crucial ::

crucial

2. fundamental ::

fondamental

Noun

3. door key ::

clé de la porte

4. answer ::

répondre

5. winder ::

remontoir

6. samara ::

samara

7. tonality ::

tonalité

8. paint ::

peindre

9. cay ::

banc de sable

10. keystone ::

clé de voûte

Verb

11. distinguish ::

distinguer

Different Forms

kelly, key, keyed, keying, keys

Word Example from TV Shows

How do I get the KEY out of my father's head?

Westworld Season 2, Episode 7

When I encountered alien life, I discovered that the KEY thing was not to sit in its spot.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 21

as pressing your blaster KEY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 19

Information is the KEY.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 10

He hid the KEY in her.

Westworld Season 2, Episode 10

Examples of key from TV Shows

How do I get the KEY out of my father's head?

Westworld Season 2, Episode 7

When I encountered alien life, I discovered that the KEY thing was not to sit in its spot.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 21

as pressing your blaster KEY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 19

Information is the KEY.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 10

He hid the KEY in her.

Westworld Season 2, Episode 10

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English to French Dictionary: key

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