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Peter in French

Peter in French is Pierre, P — Peter means to gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out.".

Peter in French

Pierre
proper noun
Pierre
proper noun
(biblical) The epistles of Peter in the New Testament of the Bible, 1 Peter and 2 Peter attributed to St. Peter.
P
proper noun
(biblical) The epistles of Peter in the New Testament of the Bible, 1 Peter and 2 Peter attributed to St. Peter.

What does "Peter" mean?

  1. verb To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."
    "Interest in the project petered out after a few months."
  2. noun Slang for a safe or strongbox, or, separately, for a prison cell.
    "In old crime slang, cracking a "peter" meant breaking open a safe."
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Peter in a sentence

  • Interest in the project petered out after a few months.
  • The trail petered out into thick brush.
  • In old crime slang, cracking a "peter" meant breaking open a safe.

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What is "Peter" in French?

"Peter" in French is Pierre, P. Peter means: To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."

How do you use "Peter" in a sentence?

Example: "Interest in the project petered out after a few months." In French, "Peter" is Pierre, P.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Peter": Pierre, P.

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