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.
"He trimmed the hedge before the party."
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verb To decorate, especially around the edges.
"They trimmed the tree with lights and tinsel."
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noun A minor haircut that tidies up existing length.
"I just need a trim, not a whole new style."
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noun Decorative material along an edge, or the level of features and finishes on a vehicle.
"The car comes in three trim levels."
trim in a sentence
- He trimmed the hedge before the party.
- She trimmed the fat off the steak.
- They trimmed the tree with lights and tinsel.
- I just need a trim, not a whole new style.
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Frequently asked questions
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: "He trimmed the hedge before the party." 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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