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caper in French

caper in French is cabriole, câpre, batifoler — caper means a playful, high-spirited jump or leap.

caper in French

cabriole
noun
A playful leap or jump.
câpre
noun
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
batifoler
verb
To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
cabrioler
verb
To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.

What does "caper" mean?

  1. noun A playful, high-spirited jump or leap.
    "The puppy did a joyful caper across the lawn."
  2. noun A carefully planned, often elaborate crime, especially a robbery — or a story about one.
    "The film follows a gang plotting an elaborate casino caper."
  3. verb To leap or skip about playfully.
    "The children capered around the garden in the first snow."
  4. noun The small, pickled flower bud of the caper plant, used as a pungent, salty seasoning.
    "She added capers to the pasta sauce for a briny kick."

caper in a sentence

  • The puppy did a joyful caper across the lawn.
  • The film follows a gang plotting an elaborate casino caper.
  • The heist caper kept audiences guessing until the final twist.
  • The children capered around the garden in the first snow.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "caper" in French?

"caper" in French is cabriole, câpre, batifoler. caper means: A playful, high-spirited jump or leap.

How do you use "caper" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy did a joyful caper across the lawn." In French, "caper" is cabriole, câpre, batifoler.

Are there other ways to say "caper" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "caper": cabriole, câpre, batifoler, cabrioler.

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