gall in French
gall in French is effronterie, culot, toupet — gall means bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
gall in French
effronterie
(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
culot
(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
toupet
(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
galle
(plant disease) A blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants, caused by various pathogens, especially the burrowing of insect larvae into the living tissues, such as that of the common oak gall wasp (Cynips quercusfolii).
déranger
(ergative) To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
exaspérer
(ergative) To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
gêner
(ergative) To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
troubler
(ergative) To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
harceler
(transitive, figurative) To harass, to harry, often with the intent to cause injury.
What does "gall" mean?
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noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
"He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month."
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verb To irritate or annoy someone deeply.
"It galled him to watch his rival take the credit."
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noun Bile, the bitter fluid produced by the liver.
"The old expression "bitter as gall" comes from the taste of bile."
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noun A sore patch on the skin caused by rubbing or chafing.
"The saddle left a gall on the horse's back."
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gall in a sentence
- He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month.
- She had the gall to blame me for her own mistake.
- It galled him to watch his rival take the credit.
- The old expression "bitter as gall" comes from the taste of bile.
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What is "gall" in French?
"gall" in French is effronterie, culot, toupet. gall means: Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
How do you use "gall" in a sentence?
Example: "He had the gall to ask for a raise after being late all month." In French, "gall" is effronterie, culot, toupet.
Are there other ways to say "gall" in French?
Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "gall": effronterie, culot, toupet, galle, déranger, exaspérer.
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