Sentence examples of "lock" in English

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I lock the valuables in the safe. J'enferme tes objets de valeur dans le coffre.
It is an act of cruelty to lock a small child in his room. C'est un acte de cruauté que d'enfermer un petit enfant dans sa chambre.
The lock must be out of order. L'antivol doit être hors d'usage.
The royal jewels are kept under lock and key. Les joyaux de la couronne sont conservés sous bonne garde.
Management has threatened to lock out the workforce if they do not accept the proposed changes. La direction a menacé de mettre la main-d'œuvre à la porte si celle-ci refusait les changements proposés.
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