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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