onto in French
onto in French is sur, onto- — onto means moving to a position on top of or upon something.
onto in French
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Arriving upon or on top of (speaking of a physical or metaphorical movement).
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What does "onto" mean?
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prep Moving to a position on top of or upon something.
"The cat jumped onto the windowsill."
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prep Aware of what someone is doing, especially something suspicious or secret.
"The police were onto the smuggling ring within weeks."
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onto in a sentence
- The cat jumped onto the windowsill.
- The police were onto the smuggling ring within weeks.
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What is "onto" in French?
"onto" in French is sur, onto-. onto means: Moving to a position on top of or upon something.
How do you use "onto" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat jumped onto the windowsill." In French, "onto" is sur, onto-.
Are there other ways to say "onto" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "onto": sur, onto-.
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