carp in French
carp in French is carpe, maugréer — carp means a large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
carp in French
carpe
part of a fruit or fruiting body
carpe
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.
maugréer
To criticize or complain about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; to cavil. [(often) with at]
What does "carp" mean?
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noun A large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
"They spent the afternoon fishing for carp at the lake."
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verb To complain or find fault persistently, often over minor things.
"He's always carping about the weather, no matter the season."
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carp in a sentence
- They spent the afternoon fishing for carp at the lake.
- He's always carping about the weather, no matter the season.
- Critics carped about the film's slow pacing.
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What is "carp" in French?
"carp" in French is carpe, maugréer. carp means: A large freshwater fish often found in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers, and sometimes farmed for food.
How do you use "carp" in a sentence?
Example: "They spent the afternoon fishing for carp at the lake." In French, "carp" is carpe, maugréer.
Are there other ways to say "carp" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "carp": carpe, maugréer.
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