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fan in French

fan in French is éventail, supporteur, fan — fan means a device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.

fan in French

éventail
noun
supporteur
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
fan
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
admirateur
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
admiratrice
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
mordu
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
mordue
noun
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
ventilateur
noun
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
éventer
verb
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
disperser
verb
(intransitive, usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.

What does "fan" mean?

  1. noun A device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.
    "The small fan on my desk keeps me cool while I work."
  2. noun A person who admires and follows a performer, team, or interest closely.
    "My sister is a devoted fan of the local football club."
  3. verb To move air onto something using a fan or a waving motion, or to spread out in a fan shape.
    "He fanned the glowing embers until the fire caught again."
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fan in a sentence

  • The small fan on my desk keeps me cool while I work.
  • She waved a paper fan to cool herself in the heat.
  • My sister is a devoted fan of the local football club.
  • Fans queued for hours outside the theatre to see the band.

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What is "fan" in French?
"fan" in French is éventail, supporteur, fan. fan means: A device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.
How do you use "fan" in a sentence?
Example: "The small fan on my desk keeps me cool while I work." In French, "fan" is éventail, supporteur, fan.
Are there other ways to say "fan" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "fan": éventail, supporteur, fan, admirateur, admiratrice, mordu.
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