clip in French
clip in French is pince, clip, extrait — clip means a device used to fasten or hold things together.
clip in French
pince
Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.
clip
Something which has been clipped from a larger whole:
extrait
Something which has been clipped from a larger whole:
tonte
accolade
(obsolete) An embrace.
étreinte
(obsolete) An embrace.
maintenir
To grip tightly.
découper
To cut, especially with scissors or shears as opposed to a knife etc.
pincer
To fasten with a clip.
taper
(dialectal, informal) To strike with the hand.
accrocher
To hit or strike, especially in passing.
What does "clip" mean?
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noun A device used to fasten or hold things together.
"He fixed the loose cable to the wall with a plastic clip."
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verb To fasten something with a clip.
"Please clip the microphone to your collar before you go on stage."
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verb To cut something short, especially with scissors or shears.
"He clipped the hedge neatly before the guests arrived."
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noun A short extract taken from a longer video, film, or broadcast.
"Someone shared a short clip of the goal on social media."
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clip in a sentence
- He fixed the loose cable to the wall with a plastic clip.
- She wore a small silver clip in her hair.
- Please clip the microphone to your collar before you go on stage.
- She clipped the two sheets together and handed them over.
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What is "clip" in French?
"clip" in French is pince, clip, extrait. clip means: A device used to fasten or hold things together.
How do you use "clip" in a sentence?
Example: "He fixed the loose cable to the wall with a plastic clip." In French, "clip" is pince, clip, extrait.
Are there other ways to say "clip" in French?
Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "clip": pince, clip, extrait, tonte, accolade, étreinte.
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