squirm in French
squirm in French is gigoter, remuer, se tortiller — squirm means to twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
squirm in French
gigoter
(intransitive) To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
remuer
(intransitive) To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
se tortiller
(intransitive) To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
louvoyer
To evade a question, an interviewer etc.
What does "squirm" mean?
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verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
"The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap."
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verb To feel or show discomfort, embarrassment, or awkwardness.
"He squirmed under the interviewer's tough questions."
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noun A wriggling, twisting movement.
"She gave a squirm to free herself from his grip."
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squirm in a sentence
- The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap.
- The fish squirmed as he tried to unhook it.
- He squirmed under the interviewer's tough questions.
- She gave a squirm to free herself from his grip.
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What is "squirm" in French?
"squirm" in French is gigoter, remuer, se tortiller. squirm means: To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
How do you use "squirm" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap." In French, "squirm" is gigoter, remuer, se tortiller.
Are there other ways to say "squirm" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "squirm": gigoter, remuer, se tortiller, louvoyer.
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