hook up in French

hook up in French is choper, papillonner — hook up means to have a casual sexual encounter with someone, usually without being in a relationship with them.

hook up in French

choper

verb

(intransitive, slang, followed by with) To have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended.

papillonner

verb

(intransitive, slang, followed by with) To have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended.

What does "hook up" mean?

phrasal verb To have a casual sexual encounter with someone, usually without being in a relationship with them.
"They hooked up after the party and never spoke about it again."
phrasal verb To connect a piece of equipment to a power supply, a network or another device.
"It took ten minutes to hook up the printer to the new laptop."
phrasal verb To meet someone in order to spend time together, often after arranging it informally.
"We hooked up with the others outside the stadium."
phrasal verb To provide someone with something they want or need; used with with.
"My cousin hooked me up with tickets for the final."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

hook up in a sentence

They hooked up after the party and never spoke about it again.
He admitted he was only looking to hook up, not to date.
It took ten minutes to hook up the printer to the new laptop.
The van was hooked up to the mains at the campsite.

Similar words in French

connect fix up fool around link meet up plug in set up sort out

Common French translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "hook up" in French?

"hook up" in French is choper, papillonner. hook up means: To have a casual sexual encounter with someone, usually without being in a relationship with them.

How do you use "hook up" in a sentence?

Example: "They hooked up after the party and never spoke about it again." In French, "hook up" is choper, papillonner.

Are there other ways to say "hook up" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "hook up": choper, papillonner.

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