dash in French
dash in French is tiret, ta, trait — dash means to run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
dash in French
tiret
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
ta
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
trait
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
sprint
A short run, flight.
soupçon
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
bondir
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
se précipiter
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
se ruer
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
sprinter
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
se barrer
(intransitive, informal) To leave or depart.
se tirer
(intransitive, informal) To leave or depart.
balancer
(transitive, dated) To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
jeter
(transitive, dated) To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
doucher
(transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
bâcler
(transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.
What does "dash" mean?
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verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
"When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover."
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verb To destroy or ruin something, especially hopes or plans.
"The bad weather dashed our plans for a picnic in the park."
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noun A short horizontal line used in punctuation, or a small added amount of something.
"The recipe needs only a dash of salt at the end."
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dash in a sentence
- When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover.
- She dashed to the station to catch the last train.
- The bad weather dashed our plans for a picnic in the park.
- Months of poor results dashed any chance the team had of promotion.
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What is "dash" in French?
"dash" in French is tiret, ta, trait. dash means: To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
How do you use "dash" in a sentence?
Example: "When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover." In French, "dash" is tiret, ta, trait.
Are there other ways to say "dash" in French?
Yes — French has 15 translations listed for "dash": tiret, ta, trait, sprint, soupçon, bondir.
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