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slip in French

slip in French is barbotine, fiche, glissade — slip means to lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.

slip in French

barbotine
noun
(ceramics) A thin, slippery mix of clay and water.
fiche
noun
A small piece of paper, especially one longer than it is wide, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.
glissade
noun
(engineering) The motion of the centre of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horizontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed it would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller.
glisser
verb
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
empirer
verb
(transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.
faire erreur
verb
(transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.
faire passer
verb
(transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.
se tromper
verb
(transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.

What does "slip" mean?

  1. verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
    "She slipped on the wet tile and nearly fell."
  2. verb To move, put, or go somewhere quickly, quietly, or without being noticed.
    "He slipped out of the party early."
  3. noun A small piece of paper, often used for a form, receipt, or brief note.
    "Keep your deposit slip until the payment clears."
  4. noun A minor and usually unintentional mistake.
    "It was just a slip of the tongue — I meant to say Tuesday."
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slip in a sentence

  • She slipped on the wet tile and nearly fell.
  • The knife slipped and cut his finger.
  • He slipped out of the party early.
  • She slipped a note into his pocket.

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What is "slip" in French?

"slip" in French is barbotine, fiche, glissade. slip means: To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.

How do you use "slip" in a sentence?

Example: "She slipped on the wet tile and nearly fell." In French, "slip" is barbotine, fiche, glissade.

Are there other ways to say "slip" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "slip": barbotine, fiche, glissade, glisser, empirer, faire erreur.

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