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snort in French

snort in French is reniflement, renifler, sniffer — snort means a short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose.

snort in French

reniflement
noun
The sound made by exhaling or inhaling roughly through the nose.
renifler
verb
(intransitive) To make a snort; to exhale roughly through the nose.
sniffer
verb
(transitive, slang, originally, US) To inhale (usually a drug) through the nose.

What does "snort" mean?

  1. noun A short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose.
    "He gave a snort of disbelief when he heard the excuse."
  2. verb To make a harsh sound by forcing breath through the nose, often to show doubt or contempt.
    "The horse snorted and stamped its foot nervously."
  3. verb To inhale a powdered substance through the nose.
    "The film shows the character snorting a line of white powder."
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snort in a sentence

  • He gave a snort of disbelief when he heard the excuse.
  • The horse snorted and stamped its foot nervously.
  • She snorted at the idea that he'd actually finish on time.
  • The film shows the character snorting a line of white powder.

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What is "snort" in French?

"snort" in French is reniflement, renifler, sniffer. snort means: A short, harsh sound made by forcing air through the nose.

How do you use "snort" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a snort of disbelief when he heard the excuse." In French, "snort" is reniflement, renifler, sniffer.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "snort": reniflement, renifler, sniffer.

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