tail in French
tail in French is queue, empennage, pile — tail means the flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.
tail in French
queue
queue
The rear structure of an aircraft, the empennage.
empennage
The rear structure of an aircraft, the empennage.
queue
(chiefly, in the plural) The side of a coin not bearing the head; normally the side on which the monetary value of the coin is indicated; the reverse.
pile
(chiefly, in the plural) The side of a coin not bearing the head; normally the side on which the monetary value of the coin is indicated; the reverse.
What does "tail" mean?
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noun The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.
"The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home."
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noun The rear or last part of something, such as an aircraft's tail section or the end of a line or sequence.
"The plane's tail was damaged by the storm."
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noun The side of a coin opposite the head, or (informally) someone secretly following another person.
"She called tails, and the coin landed showing the eagle."
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verb To follow someone closely and secretly, typically to observe them.
"Police officers tailed the van for several blocks before making an arrest."
tail in a sentence
- The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home.
- A peacock's tail feathers fan out in a striking display.
- The plane's tail was damaged by the storm.
- We caught the tail end of the meeting.
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Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tail" in French?
"tail" in French is queue, empennage, pile. tail means: The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.
How do you use "tail" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home." In French, "tail" is queue, empennage, pile.
Are there other ways to say "tail" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "tail": queue, empennage, pile.
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