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La poutre
A feminine noun referring to a horizontal structural element. It can be made of wood (poutre en bois) or metal (poutrelle). It is a key term in carpentry and construction.
Examples in context
Une lourde poutre traverse le plafond du salon.
A heavy beam crosses the living room ceiling.
L'artisan remplace la poutre abîmée par l'humidité.
The craftsman is replacing the beam damaged by moisture.
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