damp in French
damp in French is humide, mouillé, moite — damp means slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
damp in French
humide
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
mouillé
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
moite
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
humidité
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
grisou
(mining, archaic, or, historical) A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.
amortir
(transitive) To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
What does "damp" mean?
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adj Slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
"Wipe the counter with a damp cloth."
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noun Moisture in the air or on a surface; humidity.
"You could smell the damp as soon as you opened the cellar door."
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verb To make something slightly wet, or to weaken and reduce something such as a fire, sound, or feeling.
"They damped down the campfire before going to sleep."
damp in a sentence
- Wipe the counter with a damp cloth.
- The basement walls always feel damp in winter.
- You could smell the damp as soon as you opened the cellar door.
- They damped down the campfire before going to sleep.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "damp" in French?
"damp" in French is humide, mouillé, moite. damp means: Slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
How do you use "damp" in a sentence?
Example: "Wipe the counter with a damp cloth." In French, "damp" is humide, mouillé, moite.
Are there other ways to say "damp" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "damp": humide, mouillé, moite, humidité, grisou, amortir.
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