sticky in French
sticky in French is collant, poisseux, gluant — sticky means coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
sticky in French
collant
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
poisseux
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
gluant
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
collant
What does "sticky" mean?
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adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
"His hands were sticky from the melted candy."
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adjective Difficult or awkward to deal with.
"We got into a sticky situation with the contract wording."
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adjective Hot and humid, causing sweaty discomfort.
"It was a sticky August afternoon."
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noun A small note with an adhesive strip, used for quick reminders; a Post-it note.
"She left a sticky on his monitor with the meeting time."
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sticky in a sentence
- His hands were sticky from the melted candy.
- The table was left sticky after the party.
- We got into a sticky situation with the contract wording.
- It was a sticky August afternoon.
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What is "sticky" in French?
"sticky" in French is collant, poisseux, gluant. sticky means: Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
How do you use "sticky" in a sentence?
Example: "His hands were sticky from the melted candy." In French, "sticky" is collant, poisseux, gluant.
Are there other ways to say "sticky" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "sticky": collant, poisseux, gluant.
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