fastening

• Nom désignant un dispositif ou mécanisme qui attache ou maintient quelque chose en place, ou l'action de fixer des éléments ensemble.

A noun referring to a device or mechanism that attaches or holds something in place, or the act of securing things together.

1. A device that holds things togetherB1formal

   A mechanical device, such as a lock, latch, button, or zipper, used to secure or close something.

   Dispositif de fixation

   • The fastening on her necklace broke, and it fell off.
   • He checked the fastenings on the suitcase before the flight.
   • The jacket has a simple plastic fastening instead of buttons.

   Synonymesbucklecatchclaspclipclosurefastenerhasptie

2. The act of joining or securingB2formal

   The process or action of attaching one thing to another or closing something securely.

   action de fixer ou d'attacher

   • The fastening of the rope to the anchor took several minutes.
   • Proper fastening of the seatbelt is essential for safety.
   • The fastening of the boards was done with strong nails.

   Synonymesattachmentbindingclosureconnectionfixingjoiningtying

   Antonymeslooseningreleasingunfastening

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fermer, attacher ou fixer solidement quelque chose en place.

A verb used to indicate the act of closing, securing, or attaching something firmly in place.

1. Attach or secureA2formal

   To close or fix something firmly in place.

   Attacher ou fixer

   • Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.
   • She fastened the necklace around her neck.
   • He fastened the rope to the tree.

   Synonymesaffixattachbindclipconnectfixjoinpinsecuretie

   Antonymesdetachloosenunfastenuntie

2. Close or lockA2formal

   To close something so that it stays shut.

   fermer, attacher

   • Fasten the door before you leave.
   • She fastened the latch on the window.
   • Make sure to fasten your coat buttons.

   Synonymesboltbuttonclasplatchlocksealsecurezip

   Antonymesopenunfastenunlock

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