scrape in French
scrape in French is gratter, racler, effleurer — scrape means to drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark.
scrape in French
gratter
(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
racler
(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
effleurer
(transitive) To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface.
égratigner
(transitive) To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface.
érafler
(transitive) To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface.
What does "scrape" mean?
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verb To drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark.
"She scraped the ice off the windshield."
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verb To just barely manage to achieve or obtain something.
"They scraped a win in the final minute."
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verb To extract data automatically from a website or document not designed for easy machine reading.
"The tool scrapes prices from dozens of retailer sites."
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noun A shallow injury or mark caused by rubbing against a rough surface.
"He came away from the fall with just a scrape on his elbow."
scrape in a sentence
- She scraped the ice off the windshield.
- He scraped his knee falling off the bike.
- They scraped a win in the final minute.
- He scraped together enough money for rent.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "scrape" in French?
"scrape" in French is gratter, racler, effleurer. scrape means: To drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark.
How do you use "scrape" in a sentence?
Example: "She scraped the ice off the windshield." In French, "scrape" is gratter, racler, effleurer.
Are there other ways to say "scrape" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "scrape": gratter, racler, effleurer, égratigner, érafler.
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