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nibble in French

nibble in French is nibble, quartet, semioctet — nibble means to eat something by taking small, repeated bites.

nibble in French

nibble
noun
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or chiefly four bits.
quartet
noun
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or chiefly four bits.
semioctet
noun
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or chiefly four bits.
tétrade
noun
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or chiefly four bits.
grignoter
verb
Chiefly followed by at, away, or on: to take a small, quick bite, or several of such bites; to eat (at frequent intervals) with small, quick bites.

What does "nibble" mean?

  1. verb To eat something by taking small, repeated bites.
    "The rabbit nibbled quietly on a piece of lettuce."
  2. verb To show mild or cautious interest in something, such as an offer or opportunity.
    "A few investors are nibbling at the startup, but no one has committed yet."
  3. noun A small bite, or a small amount of food eaten in small bites.
    "He took a nibble of the cheese before deciding he liked it."
  4. noun In computing, a unit of digital information equal to half a byte (four bits).
    "Each hexadecimal digit represents one nibble of data."

nibble in a sentence

  • The rabbit nibbled quietly on a piece of lettuce.
  • She nibbled at the edge of her sandwich, not very hungry.
  • A few investors are nibbling at the startup, but no one has committed yet.
  • He took a nibble of the cheese before deciding he liked it.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "nibble" in French?

"nibble" in French is nibble, quartet, semioctet. nibble means: To eat something by taking small, repeated bites.

How do you use "nibble" in a sentence?

Example: "The rabbit nibbled quietly on a piece of lettuce." In French, "nibble" is nibble, quartet, semioctet.

Are there other ways to say "nibble" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "nibble": nibble, quartet, semioctet, tétrade, grignoter.

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