drop in French
drop in French is goutte, larme, chute — drop means a small round blob of liquid.
drop in French
goutte
(also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
larme
(also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
chute
An act of moving downwards under the force of gravity; a descent, a fall.
vide
The distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level.
réglisse
Licorice in confectionery form.
tomber
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To fall (straight down) under the influence of gravity, like a drop of liquid. [from 14th c.]
laisser tomber
(transitive, ergative, also, figuratively) To let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on). [from 14th c.]
What does "drop" mean?
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noun A small round blob of liquid.
"A single drop of water slid slowly down the window."
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verb To let something fall, or to fall oneself.
"Be careful not to drop the eggs on the kitchen floor."
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verb To release something (a song, product, or piece of information) to the public.
"The artist will drop a new video for fans very soon."
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verb To stop doing, discuss, or associate with something; to abandon it.
"I had to drop my evening class because of my new work hours."
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drop in a sentence
- A single drop of water slid slowly down the window.
- A drop of rain landed on her nose.
- Be careful not to drop the eggs on the kitchen floor.
- He dropped his phone on the pavement and cracked the screen.
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What is "drop" in French?
"drop" in French is goutte, larme, chute. drop means: A small round blob of liquid.
How do you use "drop" in a sentence?
Example: "A single drop of water slid slowly down the window." In French, "drop" is goutte, larme, chute.
Are there other ways to say "drop" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "drop": goutte, larme, chute, vide, réglisse, tomber.
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