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volley in French

volley in French is salve, volée — volley means a number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.

volley in French

salve
noun
The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.
volée
noun
The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.

What does "volley" mean?

  1. noun A number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.
    "He fired off a volley of questions before she could answer the first."
  2. noun In sports such as tennis or football, a shot in which the ball is hit before it touches the ground.
    "She smashed a volley into the top corner of the net."
  3. verb To hit or strike a ball before it bounces.
    "He volleyed the cross straight into the goal."
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volley in a sentence

  • He fired off a volley of questions before she could answer the first.
  • She smashed a volley into the top corner of the net.
  • He volleyed the cross straight into the goal.

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What is "volley" in French?

"volley" in French is salve, volée. volley means: A number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.

How do you use "volley" in a sentence?

Example: "He fired off a volley of questions before she could answer the first." In French, "volley" is salve, volée.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "volley": salve, volée.

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