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crumple in French

crumple in French is froisser, chiffonner, s'effondrer — crumple means to crush something into creases and wrinkles.

crumple in French

froisser
verb
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
chiffonner
verb
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
s'effondrer
verb
se froisser
verb
(intransitive) To become wrinkled.

What does "crumple" mean?

  1. verb To crush something into creases and wrinkles.
    "He crumpled the letter and threw it in the bin."
  2. verb To collapse, give way, or fall apart, often suddenly.
    "Her legs seemed to crumple beneath her as she fainted."
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crumple in a sentence

  • He crumpled the letter and threw it in the bin.
  • The car's bonnet crumpled on impact.
  • Her legs seemed to crumple beneath her as she fainted.

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What is "crumple" in French?

"crumple" in French is froisser, chiffonner, s'effondrer. crumple means: To crush something into creases and wrinkles.

How do you use "crumple" in a sentence?

Example: "He crumpled the letter and threw it in the bin." In French, "crumple" is froisser, chiffonner, s'effondrer.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "crumple": froisser, chiffonner, s'effondrer, se froisser.

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