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floss in French

floss in French is barbe à papa, fil dentaire — floss means a thin thread used to clean between the teeth.

floss in French

barbe à papa
noun
fil dentaire
noun
A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.

What does "floss" mean?

  1. noun A thin thread used to clean between the teeth.
    "The dentist recommended flossing with waxed floss."
  2. verb To clean between the teeth using floss.
    "You should floss at least once a day."
  3. verb To show off, especially one's wealth or style.
    "He loves to floss his new watch on social media."
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floss in a sentence

  • The dentist recommended flossing with waxed floss.
  • You should floss at least once a day.
  • He loves to floss his new watch on social media.

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What is "floss" in French?

"floss" in French is barbe à papa, fil dentaire. floss means: A thin thread used to clean between the teeth.

How do you use "floss" in a sentence?

Example: "The dentist recommended flossing with waxed floss." In French, "floss" is barbe à papa, fil dentaire.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "floss": barbe à papa, fil dentaire.

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