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spike in French

spike in French is crampons, pointe, clou — spike means a large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.

spike in French

crampons

noun

pointe

noun

A sort of very large nail.

clou

noun

A sort of very large nail.

pic

noun

(by extension) Anything resembling such a nail in shape.

pieu

noun

(by extension) Anything resembling such a nail in shape.

pique

noun

(by extension) Anything resembling such a nail in shape.

épi

noun

An ear of corn or grain.

What does "spike" mean?

noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
"He hammered a spike into the ground to hold the tent."
noun A sudden, sharp increase, especially on a graph or in a price.
"The chart showed a sudden spike in visitors just after lunchtime."
verb To add alcohol or a drug to a drink, usually without the other person knowing.
"Be careful: a friend of mine says somebody spiked his drink."
verb To rise sharply and suddenly.
"Sales spiked in December as shoppers rushed to buy gifts."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

spike in a sentence

He hammered a spike into the ground to hold the tent.
Runners wear shoes with small spikes to grip the track.
The chart showed a sudden spike in visitors just after lunchtime.
There was a spike in demand for masks during the outbreak.

Similar words in French

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spike" in French?

"spike" in French is crampons, pointe, clou. spike means: A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.

How do you use "spike" in a sentence?

Example: "He hammered a spike into the ground to hold the tent." In French, "spike" is crampons, pointe, clou.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "spike": crampons, pointe, clou, pic, pieu, pique.

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