flip in French
flip in French is donner une pichenette, retourner — flip means to turn something over quickly, often with a snapping motion.
flip in French
donner une pichenette
(transitive) To put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger.
retourner
(transitive, US) To induce someone to turn state's evidence; to get someone to agree to testify against their co-conspirators in exchange for concessions.
What does "flip" mean?
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verb To turn something over quickly, often with a snapping motion.
"He flipped the pancake perfectly on the first try."
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verb To buy something (often property) and quickly resell it for profit.
"They flip houses for a living, buying cheap and selling after renovation."
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verb To suddenly become very angry or lose control (informal).
"My dad flipped when he saw the dent in the car."
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noun A maneuver that rotates something, or someone, end over end.
"The gymnast landed a perfect backward flip."
flip in a sentence
- He flipped the pancake perfectly on the first try.
- They flip houses for a living, buying cheap and selling after renovation.
- My dad flipped when he saw the dent in the car.
- The gymnast landed a perfect backward flip.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "flip" in French?
"flip" in French is donner une pichenette, retourner. flip means: To turn something over quickly, often with a snapping motion.
How do you use "flip" in a sentence?
Example: "He flipped the pancake perfectly on the first try." In French, "flip" is donner une pichenette, retourner.
Are there other ways to say "flip" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "flip": donner une pichenette, retourner.
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