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.
"She flipped the card over to see what was written on the back."
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verb To buy something (often property) and quickly resell it for profit.
"He hopes to flip the old flat and make a profit within a year."
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verb To suddenly become very angry or lose control (informal).
"If you tell her you lost the keys, she will flip."
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noun A maneuver that rotates something, or someone, end over end.
"The diver did a double flip before entering the water."
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flip in a sentence
- She flipped the card over to see what was written on the back.
- Could you flip the burgers before they burn on that side?
- He hopes to flip the old flat and make a profit within a year.
- Some people flip trainers online, buying limited pairs and reselling them quickly.
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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: "She flipped the card over to see what was written on the back." 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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