joint

/ʒwɛ̃/

gasket or joint

Le plombier remplace le joint du robinet.

The plumber replaces the faucet gasket.

technical

a gasket or seal that ensures tightness

Le joint du moteur doit être remplacé.

The engine gasket must be replaced.

Vérifie le joint avant de remonter la pièce.

Check the seal before reassembling the part.

general

the junction between two parts or surfaces

Le carreleur nettoie les joints du carrelage.

The tiler cleans the grout joints of the tiles.

Word Origin

Past participle of joindre, from Latin jungere, to join.

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