vamp in French
vamp in French is empeigne, vamp — vamp means the front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
vamp in French
empeigne
The top part of a boot or shoe, above the sole and welt and in front of the ankle seam, that covers the instep and toes; the front part of an upper; the analogous part of a stocking. [from c. 1225]
vamp
A flirtatious, seductive woman, especially one who exploits men by using their sexual desire for her; femme fatale. [from c. 1915]
What does "vamp" mean?
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noun The front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
"The vamp of the boot was starting to crack with age."
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verb To improvise or throw something together, often to fill time (often "vamp up").
"The band vamped for a few extra bars while the singer found her mic."
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noun A seductive woman who uses her charm to manipulate men.
"She played the classic film-noir vamp, all cigarette smoke and one-liners."
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vamp in a sentence
- The vamp of the boot was starting to crack with age.
- The band vamped for a few extra bars while the singer found her mic.
- She played the classic film-noir vamp, all cigarette smoke and one-liners.
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What is "vamp" in French?
"vamp" in French is empeigne, vamp. vamp means: The front part of a shoe or boot covering the toes and instep.
How do you use "vamp" in a sentence?
Example: "The vamp of the boot was starting to crack with age." In French, "vamp" is empeigne, vamp.
Are there other ways to say "vamp" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "vamp": empeigne, vamp.
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