rifle in French
rifle in French is fusil, carabine — rifle means a long-barrelled firearm fired from the shoulder, with spiral grooves inside the barrel for accuracy.
rifle in French
fusil
carabine
What does "rifle" mean?
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noun A long-barrelled firearm fired from the shoulder, with spiral grooves inside the barrel for accuracy.
"The shooting club keeps every rifle locked away safely when it is not in use."
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verb To search through something quickly and often carelessly, typically to steal something.
"He rifled through the pile of papers looking for the receipt."
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rifle in a sentence
- The shooting club keeps every rifle locked away safely when it is not in use.
- He learned to hold a rifle steady against his shoulder.
- He rifled through the pile of papers looking for the receipt.
- Someone had rifled through her desk drawers while she was out.
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What is "rifle" in French?
"rifle" in French is fusil, carabine. rifle means: A long-barrelled firearm fired from the shoulder, with spiral grooves inside the barrel for accuracy.
How do you use "rifle" in a sentence?
Example: "The shooting club keeps every rifle locked away safely when it is not in use." In French, "rifle" is fusil, carabine.
Are there other ways to say "rifle" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "rifle": fusil, carabine.
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