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funnel in French

funnel in French is entonnoir, canaliser, utiliser un entonnoir — funnel means a cone-shaped tool with a narrow tube, used to pour liquids or powders into a small opening.

funnel in French

entonnoir
noun
A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.
canaliser
verb
(intransitive) To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.
utiliser un entonnoir
verb
(intransitive) To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.
faire circuler des ressources ou de l'argent
verb
(transitive) To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).

What does "funnel" mean?

  1. noun A cone-shaped tool with a narrow tube, used to pour liquids or powders into a small opening.
    "She used a funnel to pour the oil into the car's engine."
  2. verb To direct or channel something through a narrow path, or to focus resources toward one goal.
    "The charity funneled all its donations into disaster relief."
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funnel in a sentence

  • She used a funnel to pour the oil into the car's engine.
  • The charity funneled all its donations into disaster relief.
  • Rush-hour traffic funneled into a single lane at the bridge.

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What is "funnel" in French?

"funnel" in French is entonnoir, canaliser, utiliser un entonnoir. funnel means: A cone-shaped tool with a narrow tube, used to pour liquids or powders into a small opening.

How do you use "funnel" in a sentence?

Example: "She used a funnel to pour the oil into the car's engine." In French, "funnel" is entonnoir, canaliser, utiliser un entonnoir.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "funnel": entonnoir, canaliser, utiliser un entonnoir, faire circuler des ressources ou de l'argent.

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