skid in French
skid in French is dérapage, déraper — skid means an uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
skid in French
dérapage
An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car or other vehicle.
déraper
(intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard, the wheels sliding with limited spinning.
What does "skid" mean?
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noun An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
"The car went into a skid on the icy road."
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verb To slide sideways or out of control, typically due to loss of traction.
"The truck skidded to a stop just before the intersection."
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skid in a sentence
- The car went into a skid on the icy road.
- The truck skidded to a stop just before the intersection.
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What is "skid" in French?
"skid" in French is dérapage, déraper. skid means: An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
How do you use "skid" in a sentence?
Example: "The car went into a skid on the icy road." In French, "skid" is dérapage, déraper.
Are there other ways to say "skid" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "skid": dérapage, déraper.
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