trim in French
trim in French is compensation, assiette, compensateur — trim means to cut away excess from something to neaten it.
trim in French
compensation
(uncountable, aviation, of, an aircraft) The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.
assiette
(nautical) The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
compensateur
(nautical) The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
tailler
(transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
compenser
(transitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
What does "trim" mean?
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verb To cut away excess from something to neaten it.
"Could you trim the edges of this paper so it fits the frame?"
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verb To decorate, especially around the edges.
"She trimmed the hem of the curtains with a thin blue ribbon."
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noun A minor haircut that tidies up existing length.
"Could I book a trim for Saturday morning, please?"
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noun Decorative material along an edge, or the level of features and finishes on a vehicle.
"The sofa has a gold trim around the arms and legs."
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trim in a sentence
- Could you trim the edges of this paper so it fits the frame?
- He trimmed the hedge before the party.
- She trimmed the hem of the curtains with a thin blue ribbon.
- We trim the cake with fresh cream and strawberries.
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What is "trim" in French?
"trim" in French is compensation, assiette, compensateur. trim means: To cut away excess from something to neaten it.
How do you use "trim" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you trim the edges of this paper so it fits the frame?" In French, "trim" is compensation, assiette, compensateur.
Are there other ways to say "trim" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "trim": compensation, assiette, compensateur, tailler, compenser.
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