rub in French
rub in French is friction, hic, frotter — rub means to move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
rub in French
friction
An act of rubbing.
hic
A difficulty or problem.
frotter
frotter
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
polir
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
What does "rub" mean?
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verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
"She rubbed her hands together to warm them up."
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verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
"Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it."
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noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
"He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them."
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noun A difficulty or snag in a plan or situation.
"The rub is that we don't have the budget to finish on time."
rub in a sentence
- She rubbed her hands together to warm them up.
- He rubbed the stain with a damp cloth until it faded.
- Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it.
- He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "rub" in French?
"rub" in French is friction, hic, frotter. rub means: To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
How do you use "rub" in a sentence?
Example: "She rubbed her hands together to warm them up." In French, "rub" is friction, hic, frotter.
Are there other ways to say "rub" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "rub": friction, hic, frotter, polir.
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