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coil in French

coil in French is spire, bobine, enrouler — coil means something wound into a spiral or helix shape.

coil in French

spire
noun
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
bobine
noun
(electronics) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
enrouler
verb
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
embobiner
verb
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.

What does "coil" mean?

  1. noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
    "He wound the garden hose into a neat coil."
  2. verb To wind something into rings or loops.
    "She coiled the rope and hung it on the hook."
  3. noun A T-shaped or hormonal intrauterine device used for contraception.
    "She had the coil fitted last year."
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coil in a sentence

  • He wound the garden hose into a neat coil.
  • The electrician replaced the coil of copper wire.
  • She coiled the rope and hung it on the hook.
  • She had the coil fitted last year.

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What is "coil" in French?

"coil" in French is spire, bobine, enrouler. coil means: Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.

How do you use "coil" in a sentence?

Example: "He wound the garden hose into a neat coil." In French, "coil" is spire, bobine, enrouler.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "coil": spire, bobine, enrouler, embobiner.

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