swish in French
swish in French is chic, doux, en vogue — swish means a soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air.
swish in French
chic
(British, colloquial) sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
doux
(British, colloquial) sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
en vogue
(British, colloquial) sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
lisse
(British, colloquial) sophisticated; fashionable; smooth.
bruisser
To make a rustling sound while moving.
What does "swish" mean?
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noun A soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air.
"The swish of her dress echoed down the hallway."
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verb To move with a soft rustling or hissing sound.
"The horse's tail swished away the flies."
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noun A basketball shot that passes cleanly through the net without touching the rim or backboard.
"He sank a perfect swish from beyond the three-point line."
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adj Fashionable and impressively smart (informal, British).
"They stayed at a swish hotel overlooking the harbor."
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swish in a sentence
- The swish of her dress echoed down the hallway.
- The horse's tail swished away the flies.
- He sank a perfect swish from beyond the three-point line.
- They stayed at a swish hotel overlooking the harbor.
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What is "swish" in French?
"swish" in French is chic, doux, en vogue. swish means: A soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air.
How do you use "swish" in a sentence?
Example: "The swish of her dress echoed down the hallway." In French, "swish" is chic, doux, en vogue.
Are there other ways to say "swish" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "swish": chic, doux, en vogue, lisse, bruisser.
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