rib in French
rib in French is nervure, côte, côtelette — rib means one of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
rib in French
nervure
côte
côte
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
côtelette
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
femme
(archaic, literary, or, humorous) A wife or woman.
moitié
(archaic, literary, or, humorous) A wife or woman.
épouse
(archaic, literary, or, humorous) A wife or woman.
charrier
What does "rib" mean?
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noun One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs."
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noun A cut of meat that still has one or more rib bones in it.
"We ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue place."
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noun A supporting structural piece shaped like a rib, such as in a ship's hull, an aircraft wing, or an umbrella.
"Shipwrights bent the wooden ribs before attaching the planking."
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verb To tease someone in a friendly, good-natured way.
"His friends ribbed him mercilessly about the missed penalty."
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rib in a sentence
- The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs.
- She could feel her ribs after months of illness.
- We ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue place.
- The prime rib was the highlight of the Christmas dinner.
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What is "rib" in French?
"rib" in French is nervure, côte, côtelette. rib means: One of the curved bones that run from the spine around toward the breastbone, forming the cage that protects the chest.
How do you use "rib" in a sentence?
Example: "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in one of his ribs." In French, "rib" is nervure, côte, côtelette.
Are there other ways to say "rib" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "rib": nervure, côte, côtelette, femme, moitié, épouse.
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