Also means
joint (cannabis, slang)
Usage Note
Joint in standard use is a mechanical seal or gasket (joint de robinet = tap washer, joint d'étanchéité = watertight seal). Informally and very commonly in French slang, un joint also means a cannabis cigarette — learners should be aware of this dual usage. The final 't' is silent.
Examples
"Le plombier a changé le joint du robinet."
Natural Translation
The plumber changed the tap washer.
Literal Translation
The plumber changed the joint of the tap.
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