lick in French
lick in French is léchage, lécher, défaire — lick means to pass the tongue over something.
lick in French
léchage
The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.
lécher
défaire
(colloquial, dated) To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
vaincre
(colloquial, dated) To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
What does "lick" mean?
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verb To pass the tongue over something.
"The dog licked her hand affectionately."
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verb To defeat decisively, especially in a fight or contest.
"Our team licked the rivals 5-0 last night."
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noun A single stroke of the tongue.
"She gave the ice cream one quick lick before it melted."
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noun A short musical phrase or riff, especially in guitar playing.
"The guitarist repeated the same bluesy lick throughout the solo."
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lick in a sentence
- The dog licked her hand affectionately.
- He licked the envelope before sealing it.
- Our team licked the rivals 5-0 last night.
- Don't worry, we can lick them in the next round if we train hard.
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What is "lick" in French?
"lick" in French is léchage, lécher, défaire. lick means: To pass the tongue over something.
How do you use "lick" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog licked her hand affectionately." In French, "lick" is léchage, lécher, défaire.
Are there other ways to say "lick" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "lick": léchage, lécher, défaire, vaincre.
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