fin in French
fin in French is nageoire, aileron, empennage — fin means one of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
fin in French
nageoire
(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
aileron
(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
nageoire
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
empennage
palme
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
nageoire
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
What does "fin" mean?
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noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
"The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water."
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noun A rigid, blade-like part sticking out from an aircraft, rocket, or vehicle to help it stay stable or steer.
"The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight."
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noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.
"She strapped on her fins before jumping into the pool."
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fin in a sentence
- The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water.
- The goldfish flicked its tiny fin and darted behind the plant.
- The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight.
- Engineers checked each fin on the rocket before the test launch.
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What is "fin" in French?
"fin" in French is nageoire, aileron, empennage. fin means: One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
How do you use "fin" in a sentence?
Example: "The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water." In French, "fin" is nageoire, aileron, empennage.
Are there other ways to say "fin" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "fin": nageoire, aileron, empennage, palme.
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