foil in Danish
foil in Danish is folie, fært, spor — foil means a very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
foil in Danish
folie
fært
(hunting) The track of an animal.
spor
(hunting) The track of an animal.
fleuret
baggrund
(figuratively) Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.
forpurre
forhindre
What does "foil" mean?
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noun A very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
"She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge."
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verb To prevent a plan, attempt, or plot from succeeding.
"Police foiled the robbery before it could take place."
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noun A person or thing that highlights another's qualities by contrast, especially in a story.
"The clumsy sidekick acts as a foil to the graceful hero."
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noun A thin fencing sword with a blunted tip, used in the sport of fencing.
"The fencers saluted each other with their foils before the match."
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foil in a sentence
- She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge.
- Police foiled the robbery before it could take place.
- Her quick thinking foiled his attempt to cheat.
- The clumsy sidekick acts as a foil to the graceful hero.
Common Danish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "foil" in Danish?
"foil" in Danish is folie, fært, spor. foil means: A very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
How do you use "foil" in a sentence?
Example: "She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge." In Danish, "foil" is folie, fært, spor.
Are there other ways to say "foil" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 7 translations listed for "foil": folie, fært, spor, fleuret, baggrund, forpurre.
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