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fib in French

fib in French is baratin, bobard, craque — fib means a small, usually harmless lie.

fib in French

baratin
noun
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
bobard
noun
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
craque
noun
(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
bobarder
verb
(informal, intransitive) To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.
baratiner
verb
(informal, intransitive) To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.

What does "fib" mean?

  1. noun A small, usually harmless lie.
    "He told a little fib about finishing his homework."
  2. verb To tell a small, harmless lie.
    "She fibbed about her age on the form."
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fib in a sentence

  • He told a little fib about finishing his homework.
  • She fibbed about her age on the form.

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What is "fib" in French?

"fib" in French is baratin, bobard, craque. fib means: A small, usually harmless lie.

How do you use "fib" in a sentence?

Example: "He told a little fib about finishing his homework." In French, "fib" is baratin, bobard, craque.

Are there other ways to say "fib" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "fib": baratin, bobard, craque, bobarder, baratiner.

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