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nudge in French

nudge in French is petit coup de coude, petite tape amicale, nudge — nudge means to push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.

nudge in French

petit coup de coude
noun
A gentle push.
petite tape amicale
noun
A gentle push.
nudge
noun
(behavioral, _, economics) The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.
donner un petit coup de coude
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
donner une petite tape amicale
verb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

What does "nudge" mean?

  1. verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
    "She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise."
  2. noun A gentle push or prompt.
    "All he needed was a nudge in the right direction."

nudge in a sentence

  • She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise.
  • He nudged the door open with his shoulder.
  • All he needed was a nudge in the right direction.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nudge" in French?

"nudge" in French is petit coup de coude, petite tape amicale, nudge. nudge means: To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.

How do you use "nudge" in a sentence?

Example: "She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise." In French, "nudge" is petit coup de coude, petite tape amicale, nudge.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "nudge": petit coup de coude, petite tape amicale, nudge, donner un petit coup de coude, donner une petite tape amicale.

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