clash in French
clash in French is cliquetis, fracas, escarmouche — clash means a loud, jarring sound made when hard objects strike together.
clash in French
cliquetis
(onomatopoeia) A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects; a crash.
fracas
(onomatopoeia) A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects; a crash.
escarmouche
A skirmish, a hostile encounter.
échauffourée
A skirmish, a hostile encounter.
s'affronter
(intransitive, of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.
What does "clash" mean?
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noun A loud, jarring sound made when hard objects strike together.
"There was a clash of cymbals at the climax of the song."
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noun A serious disagreement, fight, or conflict between people or groups.
"The meeting ended in a clash between the two department heads."
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verb To disagree or fight, often heatedly.
"The siblings clashed constantly over the inheritance."
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verb Of colours, patterns, or styles: to look bad together.
"That orange tie clashes horribly with his green shirt."
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clash in a sentence
- There was a clash of cymbals at the climax of the song.
- The meeting ended in a clash between the two department heads.
- Border clashes broke out between the two countries.
- The siblings clashed constantly over the inheritance.
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What is "clash" in French?
"clash" in French is cliquetis, fracas, escarmouche. clash means: A loud, jarring sound made when hard objects strike together.
How do you use "clash" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a clash of cymbals at the climax of the song." In French, "clash" is cliquetis, fracas, escarmouche.
Are there other ways to say "clash" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "clash": cliquetis, fracas, escarmouche, échauffourée, s'affronter.
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