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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
noun
An act of rubbing.
hic
noun
A difficulty or problem.
frotter
verb
frotter
verb
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.
polir
verb
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

What does "rub" mean?

  1. verb To move something back and forth against a surface while pressing on it.
    "She rubbed her hands together to warm them up."
  2. verb To spread a substance over a surface by pressing and moving it around.
    "Rub the paste into the meat before grilling it."
  3. noun A mixture of spices and seasonings pressed onto meat before cooking.
    "He coated the ribs in a smoky dry rub before smoking them."
  4. 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.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

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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