strum in French
strum in French is racler, gratter — strum means to play a stringed instrument by brushing the fingers or a pick across several strings at once.
strum in French
racler
(ambitransitive) To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.
gratter
(ambitransitive) To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.
What does "strum" mean?
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verb To play a stringed instrument by brushing the fingers or a pick across several strings at once.
"He sat on the porch strumming his guitar."
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noun The sound or action of strumming.
"The song opens with a gentle strum on an acoustic guitar."
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strum in a sentence
- He sat on the porch strumming his guitar.
- She strummed a few chords to warm up before the show.
- The song opens with a gentle strum on an acoustic guitar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "strum" in French?
"strum" in French is racler, gratter. strum means: To play a stringed instrument by brushing the fingers or a pick across several strings at once.
How do you use "strum" in a sentence?
Example: "He sat on the porch strumming his guitar." In French, "strum" is racler, gratter.
Are there other ways to say "strum" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "strum": racler, gratter.
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