taper in French
taper in French is chandelle, conicité, effilage — taper means to become gradually narrower toward one end.
taper in French
chandelle
A slender wax candle.
conicité
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
effilage
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
rétrécir
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
What does "taper" mean?
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verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
"The candle tapers to a fine point at the top."
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verb To decrease or reduce gradually.
"Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks."
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taper in a sentence
- The candle tapers to a fine point at the top.
- Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks.
- The central bank began to taper its bond-buying program.
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What is "taper" in French?
"taper" in French is chandelle, conicité, effilage. taper means: To become gradually narrower toward one end.
How do you use "taper" in a sentence?
Example: "The candle tapers to a fine point at the top." In French, "taper" is chandelle, conicité, effilage.
Are there other ways to say "taper" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "taper": chandelle, conicité, effilage, rétrécir.
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