coil in French
coil in French is spire, bobine, enrouler — coil means something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
coil in French
spire
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
bobine
(electronics) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
enrouler
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
embobiner
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
What does "coil" mean?
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noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
"He wound the garden hose into a neat coil."
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verb To wind something into rings or loops.
"She coiled the rope and hung it on the hook."
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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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