misfire in French
misfire in French is s'enrayer, caler — misfire means to fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
misfire in French
s'enrayer
(firearm) To fail to discharge properly.
caler
(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
What does "misfire" mean?
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verb To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
"The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off."
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verb To fail to have the intended effect, especially of a joke, plan, or attempt.
"His attempt at humour misfired badly in front of the board."
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noun An instance of failing to fire, ignite, or achieve the intended result.
"The engine's misfire was traced to a faulty spark plug."
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misfire in a sentence
- The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off.
- His attempt at humour misfired badly in front of the board.
- The engine's misfire was traced to a faulty spark plug.
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What is "misfire" in French?
"misfire" in French is s'enrayer, caler. misfire means: To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
How do you use "misfire" in a sentence?
Example: "The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off." In French, "misfire" is s'enrayer, caler.
Are there other ways to say "misfire" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "misfire": s'enrayer, caler.
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