inch in French
inch in French is pouce, poil — inch means a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot, or 2.54 centimetres.
inch in French
pouce
poil
(figuratively) Any very short distance.
What does "inch" mean?
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noun A unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot, or 2.54 centimetres.
"The photo measures four inches by six inches."
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noun A very small amount or distance.
"She wouldn't give an inch during the negotiation."
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verb To move slowly and carefully, little by little.
"The car inched forward through the traffic jam."
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inch in a sentence
- The photo measures four inches by six inches.
- She wouldn't give an inch during the negotiation.
- The car inched forward through the traffic jam.
- He inched closer to the edge of the roof.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "inch" in French?
"inch" in French is pouce, poil. inch means: A unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot, or 2.54 centimetres.
How do you use "inch" in a sentence?
Example: "The photo measures four inches by six inches." In French, "inch" is pouce, poil.
Are there other ways to say "inch" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "inch": pouce, poil.
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