Shanghai in French
Shanghai in French is Shanghaï, Shanghai — Shanghai means to trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
Shanghai in French
Shanghaï
A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.
Shanghai
A major port city and direct-administered municipality of China, the largest urban area in China.
What does "Shanghai" mean?
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verb To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
"I got shanghaied into helping my cousin move house last weekend."
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verb To seize or take over something, often improperly.
"My brother shanghaied the sofa and left no room for anyone else."
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Shanghai in a sentence
- I got shanghaied into helping my cousin move house last weekend.
- He felt shanghaied into chairing the committee after skipping just one meeting.
- My brother shanghaied the sofa and left no room for anyone else.
- The older children shanghaied the swings, so the little ones had to wait.
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What is "Shanghai" in French?
"Shanghai" in French is Shanghaï, Shanghai. Shanghai means: To trick or force someone into doing something, or going somewhere, against their will.
How do you use "Shanghai" in a sentence?
Example: "I got shanghaied into helping my cousin move house last weekend." In French, "Shanghai" is Shanghaï, Shanghai.
Are there other ways to say "Shanghai" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Shanghai": Shanghaï, Shanghai.
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