tip in French
tip in French is pointe, bout, extrémité — tip means the pointed or outer end of something.
tip in French
pointe
bout
extrémité
astuce
conseil
pourboire
A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]
pourliche
A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]
bonne-main
A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]
dringuelle
A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]
lagniappe
A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]
tuyau
A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc. [from mid-19th c.]
décharge
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) An area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump. [from 19th c.]
déchèterie
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) An area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump. [from 19th c.]
What does "tip" mean?
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noun The pointed or outer end of something.
"She sharpened the tip of her pencil."
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verb To tilt or knock something so it falls or leans over.
"He accidentally tipped his coffee onto the keyboard."
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noun A small amount of money given to a service worker, such as a waiter or driver, as thanks for good service.
"We left a generous tip for the waitress."
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verb To give someone a small amount of money as thanks for a service.
"Don't forget to tip the delivery driver."
tip in a sentence
- She sharpened the tip of her pencil.
- The tip of the iceberg was all they could see.
- He accidentally tipped his coffee onto the keyboard.
- The canoe tipped over in the rapids.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tip" in French?
"tip" in French is pointe, bout, extrémité. tip means: The pointed or outer end of something.
How do you use "tip" in a sentence?
Example: "She sharpened the tip of her pencil." In French, "tip" is pointe, bout, extrémité.
Are there other ways to say "tip" in French?
Yes — French has 13 translations listed for "tip": pointe, bout, extrémité, astuce, conseil, pourboire.
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