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/sɛ.ʁyʁ/

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Translation

lock

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Word origin

From Old French serrer ("to close, to fasten"), from Vulgar Latin serrare, itself from Latin sera ("bolt, bar").

Origin
Latin
Root
sera

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralserrures

Examples

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The key does not fit in the lock.

serrurier .

The locksmith changed the front door lock.

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He looked through the keyhole.

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This lock is very difficult to open without a key.

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My neighbour had a security lock fitted.

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