latch

• Dispositif servant à fermer une porte, un portail ou une fenêtre, généralement constitué d'une tige ou d'un verrou qui s'engage dans une gâche ou une encoche. Peut aussi désigner une serrure à ressort qui s'ouvre de l'extérieur avec une clé.

A device used to fasten a door, gate, or window, typically consisting of a bar or bolt that fits into a notch or groove. It can also refer to a spring-loaded lock that opens from the outside with a key.

1. Spring-loaded door lockB1formal

   A type of lock that uses a spring mechanism and can typically be opened from the outside only with a key.

   loquet à ressort

   • He turned the key and the latch clicked open.
   • The front door has a sturdy latch that requires a key from outside.
   • She forgot her keys and couldn't release the latch.

   Synonymesnight latch

2. Fastening bar for a door or gateB1formal

   A simple fastening device consisting of a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove to secure a door or gate.

   loquet de porte

   • The old wooden gate was secured with a heavy iron latch.
   • He lifted the latch and pushed the door open.
   • The latch on the garden gate needs oiling because it squeaks.

   Synonymesboltcatchclaspfastenerhasp

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fixer ou de fermer quelque chose à l'aide d'un loquet, ou au sens figuré, s'attacher ou s'accrocher à quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or closing something with a latch, or metaphorically to attach or cling to something.

1. Fasten with a latchB1formal

   To close or secure something using a latch mechanism.

   Verrouiller avec un loquet

   • He latched the gate before leaving the garden.
   • Make sure you latch the door properly when you go to bed.
   • She latched the window to keep it from rattling in the wind.

   Synonymesboltfastenlocksecure

   Antonymesopenunfasten

Variantes phrasallatch on