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ricochet in French

ricochet in French is ricochet, ricocher — ricochet means the action of a projectile bouncing off a surface at an angle rather than penetrating it.

ricochet in French

ricochet
noun
An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.
ricocher
verb

What does "ricochet" mean?

  1. noun The action of a projectile bouncing off a surface at an angle rather than penetrating it.
    "The stray bullet was a ricochet off the concrete wall."
  2. verb To bounce or glance off a surface, often changing direction unpredictably.
    "The bullet ricocheted off the metal railing."

ricochet in a sentence

  • The stray bullet was a ricochet off the concrete wall.
  • The bullet ricocheted off the metal railing.
  • The puck ricocheted off the boards and into the net.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ricochet" in French?

"ricochet" in French is ricochet, ricocher. ricochet means: The action of a projectile bouncing off a surface at an angle rather than penetrating it.

How do you use "ricochet" in a sentence?

Example: "The stray bullet was a ricochet off the concrete wall." In French, "ricochet" is ricochet, ricocher.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ricochet": ricochet, ricocher.

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