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/pɔ.tɑ̃s/potence
1.
nounfemininePlur
gallows
gibbet
Autrefois, on amenait les condamnés aux potences sur la place du village.
In the past, condemned prisoners were taken to the gallows in the village square.
Synonyms:gibet, échafaud
2.
nounfemininePlur
bracket
supporting arm or jib (mechanical)
bicycle stem
On a fixé des potences au mur pour soutenir les étagères de l'atelier.
We fixed brackets to the wall to support the workshop shelves.
Synonyms:support, console, bras