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tow in French

tow in French is étoupe, filasse, remorquage — tow means to pull a vehicle or object behind another using a rope, chain, or line.

tow in French

étoupe
noun
An untwisted bundle of fibres such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.
filasse
noun
An untwisted bundle of fibres such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.
remorquage
noun
The act of towing and the condition of being towed.
remorquer
verb
(transitive) To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue.
tracter
verb
(transitive) To pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue.

What does "tow" mean?

  1. verb To pull a vehicle or object behind another using a rope, chain, or line.
    "The truck towed the broken-down car to the garage."
  2. noun The act of towing, or a vehicle being towed.
    "The boat needed a tow back to the harbor."

tow in a sentence

  • The truck towed the broken-down car to the garage.
  • The boat needed a tow back to the harbor.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tow" in French?

"tow" in French is étoupe, filasse, remorquage. tow means: To pull a vehicle or object behind another using a rope, chain, or line.

How do you use "tow" in a sentence?

Example: "The truck towed the broken-down car to the garage." In French, "tow" is étoupe, filasse, remorquage.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "tow": étoupe, filasse, remorquage, remorquer, tracter.

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