crumple in French
crumple in French is froisser, chiffonner, s'effondrer — crumple means to crush something into creases and wrinkles.
crumple in French
froisser
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
chiffonner
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
s'effondrer
se froisser
(intransitive) To become wrinkled.
What does "crumple" mean?
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verb To crush something into creases and wrinkles.
"He crumpled the letter and threw it in the bin."
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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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