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PIN in French

PIN in French is PIN, NIP, numéro d'identification personnel — PIN means a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.

PIN in French

PIN
noun
Acronym of personal identification number.
NIP
noun
Acronym of personal identification number.
numéro d'identification personnel
noun
Acronym of personal identification number.
goupille
noun
épingle
noun
A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.
quille
noun
A slender object specially designed for use in a specific game or sport, such as skittles or bowling.
patte
noun
(informal, in plural) A leg.
broche
noun
(US) A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc.
pin's
noun
(US) A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc.
épinglette
noun
(US) A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc.
clouage
noun
(chess) Either a scenario in which moving a lesser piece to escape from attack would expose a more valuable piece to being taken instead, or one where moving a piece is impossible as it would place the king in check.
épingler
verb
(often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
clouer
verb
(chess, usually, in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.

What does "PIN" mean?

  1. noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
    "She used a pin to hold the hem in place before sewing it."
  2. noun A small decorative badge attached to clothing with a fastener.
    "He wore a small enamel pin on his jacket lapel."
  3. verb To fasten something with a pin, or to hold something firmly in place.
    "She pinned the notice to the corkboard."
  4. verb To attach a digital item, such as a message or app, so it stays visible or easily accessible.
    "I pinned the group chat to the top of my messages."

PIN in a sentence

  • She used a pin to hold the hem in place before sewing it.
  • He wore a small enamel pin on his jacket lapel.
  • She pinned the notice to the corkboard.
  • He pinned his opponent to the mat and won the match.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "PIN" in French?

"PIN" in French is PIN, NIP, numéro d'identification personnel. PIN means: A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.

How do you use "PIN" in a sentence?

Example: "She used a pin to hold the hem in place before sewing it." In French, "PIN" is PIN, NIP, numéro d'identification personnel.

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

Yes — French has 13 translations listed for "PIN": PIN, NIP, numéro d'identification personnel, goupille, épingle, quille.

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