quicksand in French
quicksand in French is sables mouvants, sable mouvant — quicksand means wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
quicksand in French
sables mouvants
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
sable mouvant
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
What does "quicksand" mean?
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noun Wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
"My feet were firmly lodged in the quicksand, and the more I struggled the more I sank into it."
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noun Figuratively, a situation that gradually traps or overwhelms someone.
"Their debts turned into a financial quicksand they couldn't escape."
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quicksand in a sentence
- My feet were firmly lodged in the quicksand, and the more I struggled the more I sank into it.
- The guide warned us to avoid the marked patch of quicksand.
- Their debts turned into a financial quicksand they couldn't escape.
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What is "quicksand" in French?
"quicksand" in French is sables mouvants, sable mouvant. quicksand means: Wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
How do you use "quicksand" in a sentence?
Example: "The guide warned us to avoid the marked patch of quicksand." In French, "quicksand" is sables mouvants, sable mouvant.
Are there other ways to say "quicksand" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "quicksand": sables mouvants, sable mouvant.
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