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fiddle in French

fiddle in French is bidouiller, tripoter — fiddle means a violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.

fiddle in French

bidouiller
verb
(intransitive) To fidget or play; to fuss; to idly amuse oneself, to act aimlessly, idly, or frivolously, particularly out of nervousness or restlessness; see also fiddle with.
tripoter
verb
(intransitive) To fidget or play; to fuss; to idly amuse oneself, to act aimlessly, idly, or frivolously, particularly out of nervousness or restlessness; see also fiddle with.

What does "fiddle" mean?

  1. noun A violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.
    "He picked up his fiddle and played a lively reel."
  2. verb To fidget or tinker with something aimlessly.
    "Stop fiddling with your phone and pay attention."
  3. verb To manipulate records or figures dishonestly.
    "He was caught fiddling the accounts to hide the missing money."

fiddle in a sentence

  • He picked up his fiddle and played a lively reel.
  • Stop fiddling with your phone and pay attention.
  • She fiddled with the radio dial trying to find a clear station.
  • He was caught fiddling the accounts to hide the missing money.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "fiddle" in French?

"fiddle" in French is bidouiller, tripoter. fiddle means: A violin, especially as played in folk, country, or bluegrass music.

How do you use "fiddle" in a sentence?

Example: "He picked up his fiddle and played a lively reel." In French, "fiddle" is bidouiller, tripoter.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fiddle": bidouiller, tripoter.

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