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stab in French

stab in French is percée, poignarder, frapper d'un coup de couteau — stab means to pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

stab in French

percée
noun
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
poignarder
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
frapper d'un coup de couteau
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

What does "stab" mean?

  1. verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
    "The victim was stabbed twice in the arm."
  2. noun A wound or act caused by stabbing.
    "She was rushed to hospital with a stab wound."
  3. noun Informal: an attempt at something.
    "I'll take a stab at fixing the leak myself."
  4. noun A sudden, sharp pain, whether physical or emotional.
    "He felt a stab of guilt after the argument."

stab in a sentence

  • The victim was stabbed twice in the arm.
  • He accidentally stabbed himself with a fork.
  • She was rushed to hospital with a stab wound.
  • I'll take a stab at fixing the leak myself.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "stab" in French?

"stab" in French is percée, poignarder, frapper d'un coup de couteau. stab means: To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

How do you use "stab" in a sentence?

Example: "The victim was stabbed twice in the arm." In French, "stab" is percée, poignarder, frapper d'un coup de couteau.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "stab": percée, poignarder, frapper d'un coup de couteau.

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