creep in French
creep in French is rampement, fatigue, fluage — creep means to move slowly, quietly, or close to the ground.
creep in French
rampement
The movement of something that creeps (like worms or snails).
fatigue
(materials science) An increase in strain with time; the gradual flow or deformation of a material under stress.
fluage
(materials science) An increase in strain with time; the gradual flow or deformation of a material under stress.
reptation
(geology) The imperceptible downslope movement of surface rock.
ramper
(intransitive, of plants) To grow across a surface rather than upwards.
What does "creep" mean?
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verb To move slowly, quietly, or close to the ground.
"She crept down the stairs so as not to wake anyone."
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verb To change or increase very gradually, often in an unwelcome way.
"Costs have been creeping up all year."
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noun An unpleasant or unsettling person, especially one who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way.
"She blocked him after he turned out to be a total creep."
creep in a sentence
- She crept down the stairs so as not to wake anyone.
- Ivy had crept up the entire side of the old house.
- Costs have been creeping up all year.
- She blocked him after he turned out to be a total creep.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "creep" in French?
"creep" in French is rampement, fatigue, fluage. creep means: To move slowly, quietly, or close to the ground.
How do you use "creep" in a sentence?
Example: "She crept down the stairs so as not to wake anyone." In French, "creep" is rampement, fatigue, fluage.
Are there other ways to say "creep" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "creep": rampement, fatigue, fluage, reptation, ramper.
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