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kick off in French

kick off in French is barder, craquer, dégénérer — kick off means to begin something, especially an event, campaign or meeting.

kick off in French

barder
verb
(intransitive, UK, idiomatic, colloquial) To be overcome with anger, to start an argument or a fight; to behave aggressively.
craquer
verb
(intransitive, UK, idiomatic, colloquial) To be overcome with anger, to start an argument or a fight; to behave aggressively.
dégénérer
verb
(intransitive, UK, idiomatic, colloquial) To be overcome with anger, to start an argument or a fight; to behave aggressively.
coup d'envoi
noun
(football, American football) The opening kick of each half of a game of football.
lancement
noun
(football, American football) The opening kick of each half of a game of football.
lancement
noun

What does "kick off" mean?

  1. verb To begin something, especially an event, campaign or meeting.
    "We'll kick off the session with introductions."
  2. verb In football and similar sports, to start play by kicking the ball from the centre spot; as a noun, kick-off is the moment play begins.
    "United kick off in the second half."
  3. verb To lose your temper or start causing trouble, or of a situation, to erupt into a row or fight.
    "He kicked off when they refused him entry."
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kick off in a sentence

  • We'll kick off the session with introductions.
  • The festival kicks off on Friday night.
  • United kick off in the second half.
  • Kick-off is at three o'clock.

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What is "kick off" in French?

"kick off" in French is barder, craquer, dégénérer. kick off means: To begin something, especially an event, campaign or meeting.

How do you use "kick off" in a sentence?

Example: "We'll kick off the session with introductions." In French, "kick off" is barder, craquer, dégénérer.

Are there other ways to say "kick off" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "kick off": barder, craquer, dégénérer, coup d'envoi, lancement.

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