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screw in French

screw in French is hélice, vis, visser — screw means a metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.

screw in French

hélice
noun
(nautical) A ship's propeller.
vis
noun
(nautical) A ship's propeller.
vis
noun
visser
noun
(vulgar, slang) Sexual intercourse; the act of screwing.
visser
verb
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
baiser
verb
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.
niquer
verb
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.
fourrer
verb
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.
foutre
verb
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.
coucher avec
verb
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.
tricher
verb
(transitive) To extort or practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.

What does "screw" mean?

  1. noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
    "Pass me the screwdriver so I can put a screw in this hinge."
  2. noun A ship's propeller.
    "The steamer's screw was damaged on rocks, so it needed repairs in dock."
  3. verb To attach or fasten something using a screw, or by twisting it into place.
    "He screwed the bracket to the wall before hanging the heavy mirror."
  4. verb (informal) To cheat, mistreat, or ruin things for someone.
    "Don't trust that dealer, because he will screw you if he can."
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screw in a sentence

  • Pass me the screwdriver so I can put a screw in this hinge.
  • He tightened the shelf with a few extra screws.
  • The steamer's screw was damaged on rocks, so it needed repairs in dock.
  • A large bronze screw turned slowly at the back of the old liner.

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What is "screw" in French?
"screw" in French is hélice, vis, visser. screw means: A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
How do you use "screw" in a sentence?
Example: "Pass me the screwdriver so I can put a screw in this hinge." In French, "screw" is hélice, vis, visser.
Are there other ways to say "screw" in French?
Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "screw": hélice, vis, visser, baiser, niquer, fourrer.
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