astride in French
astride in French is à califourchon, à califourchon sur — astride means with one leg on each side of something.
astride in French
à califourchon
With one’s legs on either side.
à califourchon sur
With one’s legs on either side of.
What does "astride" mean?
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adverb With one leg on each side of something.
"He sat astride on the fence, watching the game below."
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preposition With a leg on either side of (something).
"She climbed astride the horse and rode off."
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preposition Spanning or extending across something.
"The new bridge sits astride the river gorge."
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astride in a sentence
- He sat astride on the fence, watching the game below.
- She climbed astride the horse and rode off.
- The new bridge sits astride the river gorge.
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What is "astride" in French?
"astride" in French is à califourchon, à califourchon sur. astride means: With one leg on each side of something.
How do you use "astride" in a sentence?
Example: "He sat astride on the fence, watching the game below." In French, "astride" is à califourchon, à califourchon sur.
Are there other ways to say "astride" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "astride": à califourchon, à califourchon sur.
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