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swing in French

swing in French is Swing, balancement, balançoire — swing means to move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.

swing in French

Swing
noun
balancement
noun
The manner in which something is swung.
balançoire
noun
variation
noun
The amount of change towards or away from something.
doublure
noun
(theatre) In a musical theater production, a performer who understudies several roles.
revirement
noun
The maximum amount of change that has occurred or can occur; the sum of the maximum changes in any direction.
coup de poing balancé
noun
(boxing) A type of hook with the arm more extended.
balancer
verb
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
se balancer
verb
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
osciller
verb
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
swinguer
verb
(intransitive) To dance.
balancer
verb
pendre
verb
(intransitive) To hang from the gallows; to be punished by hanging, swing for something or someone; (often hyperbolic) to be severely punished.
changer
verb
(intransitive) To hang from the gallows; to be punished by hanging, swing for something or someone; (often hyperbolic) to be severely punished.
osciller
verb
(intransitive) To hang from the gallows; to be punished by hanging, swing for something or someone; (often hyperbolic) to be severely punished.
changer
verb
(intransitive) To fluctuate or change.
osciller
verb
(intransitive) To fluctuate or change.
altérer
verb
(transitive) To change (a numerical result); especially to change the outcome of an election.
modifier
verb
(transitive) To change (a numerical result); especially to change the outcome of an election.
se permettre
verb
(transitive, slang) To make (something) work; especially to afford (something) financially.

What does "swing" mean?

  1. verb To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.
    "The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree."
  2. verb To change or fluctuate, especially between extremes.
    "Her mood swung from joy to frustration within minutes."
  3. noun A seat suspended by ropes or chains that a person sits on and moves back and forth.
    "The kids raced to the playground swing."
  4. noun A change in the level of support, votes, or results.
    "The poll showed a swing toward the challenger."

swing in a sentence

  • The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree.
  • The pendulum swung steadily back and forth.
  • Her mood swung from joy to frustration within minutes.
  • The kids raced to the playground swing.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "swing" in French?

"swing" in French is Swing, balancement, balançoire. swing means: To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.

How do you use "swing" in a sentence?

Example: "The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree." In French, "swing" is Swing, balancement, balançoire.

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

Yes — French has 16 translations listed for "swing": Swing, balancement, balançoire, variation, doublure, revirement.

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