dabble in French
dabble in French is barboter — dabble means to try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.
dabble in French
barboter
(transitive) To cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc., often playfully; to play in shallow water; to paddle.
What does "dabble" mean?
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verb To try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.
"He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously."
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verb To splash a body part gently in water or soft mud, often playfully.
"The children dabbled their feet in the stream on the hot afternoon."
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dabble in a sentence
- He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously.
- She's dabbled in a few different careers before settling on teaching.
- The children dabbled their feet in the stream on the hot afternoon.
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What is "dabble" in French?
"dabble" in French is barboter. dabble means: To try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.
How do you use "dabble" in a sentence?
Example: "He dabbled in painting during his twenties but never took it seriously." In French, "dabble" is barboter.
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