snip in French
snip in French is tchac, cisailler, découper — snip means to cut with a quick, small motion, as with scissors.
snip in French
tchac
(onomatopoeia) An act or sound of snipping, the sound produced by scissors.
cisailler
To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.
découper
To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.
What does "snip" mean?
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verb To cut with a quick, small motion, as with scissors.
"She snipped the loose thread off her sleeve."
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noun A small cut, or a small piece cut off something.
"He took a snip of fabric to match the colour later."
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noun A bargain — something bought for less than it's worth.
"At that price, the jacket was an absolute snip."
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snip in a sentence
- She snipped the loose thread off her sleeve.
- He took a snip of fabric to match the colour later.
- At that price, the jacket was an absolute snip.
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What is "snip" in French?
"snip" in French is tchac, cisailler, découper. snip means: To cut with a quick, small motion, as with scissors.
How do you use "snip" in a sentence?
Example: "She snipped the loose thread off her sleeve." In French, "snip" is tchac, cisailler, découper.
Are there other ways to say "snip" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "snip": tchac, cisailler, découper.
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