French Tools Names and Equipment

What are the french terms for tools and equipment?

Hand tools in french:

• The Anvil "L’enclume": An anvil is a solid block of metal used for shaping and forging. In French, it’s called “l’enclume.”
• The Axe "La Hache": An axe is a tool designed for chopping, featuring a handle and a sharp blade. In French, you would call it “la hache.”
• The Blade "La Lame": A blade is the sharp cutting edge of a tool or weapon. In French, it’s known as “la lame.”
• The Brush "La Brosse": A brush is a tool with bristles, used for cleaning, painting, or grooming. The French word for brush is “la brosse.”
• The Bulb "L’ ampoule": A bulb is a device that emits light when connected to electricity. In French, it’s referred to as “l’ampoule.”
• The Chisel "Le Burin": A chisel is a hand tool with a sharp edge for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal. In French, this tool is called “le burin.” It’s used in carving and construction.
• The Compass "Le Compas": A compass is an instrument used for drawing circles or measuring distances. In French, it’s “le compas.”
• The Crowbar "Le Pied-de-Biche": A crowbar is a heavy iron lever with a flattened end, used for prying open objects. The French term for crowbar is “le pied-de-biche.”
• Dowel "une cheville": A pin, usually made of wood, used to reinforce joints.
• Electrical socket "une prise électrique": A device that allows electrical equipment to be connected to the power supply.
• Extension cord "une rallonge": An electrical cable that allows you to extend the reach of a power source.
• File "une lime": A tool with a rough surface used for smoothing or shaping materials.

• Nail translates to “un clou” in French. It’s a small, sharp metal pin, usually made of steel, used to join materials by being hammered into a surface.
• Rolling Tape Measurer translates to "Un mètre ruban": This is a flexible ruler used to measure distance.
• Saw, known as “une scie” in French, is an essential tool for cutting through materials like wood or metal.

Power tools in Frensh:

• Chainsaw "La Tronçonneuse": Chainsaw is a powerful cutting tool with a rotating chain. It’s commonly used for cutting trees and large pieces of wood.
• Circular Saw "La Scie Circulaire": A circular saw, or une scie circulaire, is a tool with a round blade that spins to cut materials like wood, plastic, or metal. It’s handy for straight cuts.
• Drill "La Perceuse": Une perceuse, the French term for a drill, is a tool used to make holes in various materials or to drive screws. It’s a must-have for any toolbox.
• Grinder "La Meuleuse": A grinder, or une meuleuse in French, is a tool used to cut, grind, or polish different materials. It’s versatile and comes in various sizes.
• Hacksaw "La Scie à Métaux": Une scie à métaux, known as a hacksaw in English, is a saw designed for cutting metal. It has a thin, toothed blade that moves back and forth.
• Jackhammer "Le Marteau-Piqueur": A jackhammer, or un marteau-piqueur, is a heavy-duty tool that combines a hammer and a chisel. It’s used to break up concrete and other hard materials.
• Jigsaw "La Scie Sauteuse": Une scie sauteuse, translated as a jigsaw, is a saw with a fine blade that’s excellent for cutting intricate shapes and curves in wood.
• Sander "La Ponceuse": A sander, or une ponceuse in French, is a tool used to smooth surfaces by abrasion with sandpaper. It’s essential for finishing work on wood.
• Screwdriver "La Visseuse": Une visseuse, the French word for a screwdriver, is a tool used to insert or remove screws.
• Soldering Iron "Le Fer à Souder": Un fer à souder, or a soldering iron, is a hand tool used in soldering.

Office equipment in french:

• Fax Machine "Le Télécopieur": In a French office, you might need to use le télécopieur, which is the term for a fax machine.
• Photocopier "La Photocopieuse": Making copies is done with la photocopieuse, the French word for a photocopier.
• Telephone "Le Téléphone": Communication is key, and le téléphone is the word for a telephone in French.
• Computer "L’ ordinateur": L’ordinateur is the French term for a computer, an indispensable tool in any modern office.
• Swivel Chair "La Chaise Tournante": For comfort and mobility, la chaise tournante or swivel chair.
• Binder "Le classeur": Le classeur is the French term for a binder, used to keep documents organized and protected.

kitchen equipment in french:

• Oven "Le Four": When baking or cooking, you’ll use le four, which is the French term for an oven.
• Blender "Le Mixeur": To blend ingredients together, you’ll need le mixeur, known in English as a blender.
• Trash Bin "La Poubelle": After cooking, you’ll throw waste in la poubelle, or the trash bin.

• Cookware "La batterie de cuisine": A set of kitchen utensils used for preparing food.
• Casserole "La cocotte": A deep cooking pot with a lid.
• Pot "La marmite": A large container used for cooking or heating large amounts of food.
• saucepan "La casserole": A small pot with a long handle, used for cooking over a heat source.
• Frying pan "La poêle": A flat pan with a long handle, used for frying foods.
• Wok "Le wok": A versatile round-bottomed cooking vessel, used especially in Asian cooking for stir-frying.
• Le moule à muffin (muffin pan): A baking pan with multiple cup-shaped indentations, used for baking muffins or cupcakes.
• Ladle "La louche": A large long-handled spoon with a cup-shaped bowl, used for serving soup or stew.
• Wooden spoon "La cuillère en bois": A spoon made of wood, used for stirring, mixing, and cooking.
• Peeler "L’éplucheur": A tool used for removing the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables.
• Colander "La passoire": A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it, used for draining food such as pasta.
• Potato masher "Le presse-purée": A utensil used to crush soft food, particularly for making mashed potatoes.
• slicer "La mandoline": A kitchen utensil used for slicing and for cutting juliennes.
• Whisk "Le fouet": A cooking utensil which can be used to blend ingredients smooth.
• Rolling pin "Le rouleau à pâtisserie": A tool used to flatten and shape dough for baking.
• Can opener "L’ouvre-boîte": A device used to cut open metal cans using 2 blades and a rotating handle mechanism.

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Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanks with the correct French word for the tool or equipment described.

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