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contraption in French

contraption in French is engin, bidule, machin — contraption means a machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.

contraption in French

engin
noun
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
bidule
noun
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
machin
noun
A machine that is complicated and precarious.

What does "contraption" mean?

  1. noun A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
    "He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes."
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contraption in a sentence

  • He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes.
  • The homemade contraption was supposed to sort the mail automatically.

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What is "contraption" in French?

"contraption" in French is engin, bidule, machin. contraption means: A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.

How do you use "contraption" in a sentence?

Example: "He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes." In French, "contraption" is engin, bidule, machin.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "contraption": engin, bidule, machin.

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