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
An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.
ricocher
What does "ricochet" mean?
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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."
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verb To bounce or glance off a surface, often changing direction unpredictably.
"The bullet ricocheted off the metal railing."
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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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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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