Translation of "floodgate" into French

vanne, porte, barrage are the top translations of "floodgate" into French.

floodgate noun grammar

An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice. [..]

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  • vanne

    noun feminine

    gate or valve

    This opened the floodgates and intimidation has gained credibility.

    Cette entrée a ouvert les vannes, et l’intimidation a gagné en crédibilité.

  • porte

    noun

    However, no one can build a dam or a floodgate in the fields through which water flows.

    Toutefois, personne ne peut construire un barrage ou une porte d'écluse dans les champs où s'écoule l'eau.

  • barrage

    noun

    When you open a floodgate, how do you undo it?

    Comment fermer un barrage?

  • Less frequent translations

    • porte d'écluse
    • porte de tête
    • clapet
    • porte de décharge
    • vanne contre les inondations
    • vanne d'arrêt
    • vanne de décharge
    • vanne de passe
    • vantelle d'écluse

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