flipper in French
flipper in French is nageoire, aileron, palme — flipper means a wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
flipper in French
nageoire
In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide, flat limb adapted for swimming.
aileron
In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide, flat limb adapted for swimming.
palme
A wide, flat, paddle-like rubber covering for the foot, used in swimming.
What does "flipper" mean?
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noun A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
"The seal slapped its flipper against the water."
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noun A flat rubber fin worn on the foot to aid swimming.
"She put on her flippers before diving into the reef."
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noun A moving lever in a pinball machine used to hit the ball.
"He tapped the flipper button just in time to save the ball."
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flipper in a sentence
- The seal slapped its flipper against the water.
- She put on her flippers before diving into the reef.
- He tapped the flipper button just in time to save the ball.
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What is "flipper" in French?
"flipper" in French is nageoire, aileron, palme. flipper means: A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
How do you use "flipper" in a sentence?
Example: "The seal slapped its flipper against the water." In French, "flipper" is nageoire, aileron, palme.
Are there other ways to say "flipper" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "flipper": nageoire, aileron, palme.
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