slick in French
slick in French is glissant, nappe, pneu lisse — slick means smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.
slick in French
glissant
Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
nappe
A covering of liquid, particularly oil.
pneu lisse
(sports, automotive) A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern, often used in auto racing.
What does "slick" mean?
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adj Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.
"The road was slick with rain, so she slowed down."
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adj Impressively smooth and polished in style, sometimes to the point of seeming untrustworthy.
"The salesman gave a slick pitch that felt just a little too polished."
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noun A layer of oil or another liquid spread across a surface.
"An oil slick spread across the bay after the tanker ran aground."
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slick in a sentence
- The road was slick with rain, so she slowed down.
- The salesman gave a slick pitch that felt just a little too polished.
- It was a slick presentation, full of graphics and confident soundbites.
- An oil slick spread across the bay after the tanker ran aground.
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What is "slick" in French?
"slick" in French is glissant, nappe, pneu lisse. slick means: Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.
How do you use "slick" in a sentence?
Example: "The road was slick with rain, so she slowed down." In French, "slick" is glissant, nappe, pneu lisse.
Are there other ways to say "slick" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "slick": glissant, nappe, pneu lisse.
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