precipitous in French
precipitous in French is abrupt, escarpé, raide — precipitous means very steep, like the edge of a cliff.
precipitous in French
abrupt
Steep, like a precipice
escarpé
Steep, like a precipice
raide
Steep, like a precipice
précipité
Hasty; rash; quick; sudden
What does "precipitous" mean?
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adj Very steep, like the edge of a cliff.
"When the wind is in the right direction, hang-gliders launch themselves giddily into space from the precipitous bank."
- adj Done too quickly, without proper thought.
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precipitous in a sentence
- When the wind is in the right direction, hang-gliders launch themselves giddily into space from the precipitous bank.
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What is "precipitous" in French?
"precipitous" in French is abrupt, escarpé, raide. precipitous means: Very steep, like the edge of a cliff.
Are there other ways to say "precipitous" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "precipitous": abrupt, escarpé, raide, précipité.
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