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wad in French

wad in French is décharge, boule, tampon — wad means a thick, compact lump or bundle of something soft.

wad in French

décharge
noun
boule
noun
An amorphous, compact mass.
tampon
noun
An amorphous, compact mass.
liasse
noun
A substantial pile (normally of money).
paquet
noun
A substantial pile (normally of money).
bouchon
noun
A soft plug or seal, particularly as used between the powder and pellets in a shotgun cartridge, or earlier on the charge of a muzzleloader or cannon.
bourre
noun
A soft plug or seal, particularly as used between the powder and pellets in a shotgun cartridge, or earlier on the charge of a muzzleloader or cannon.
étoupin
noun
A soft plug or seal, particularly as used between the powder and pellets in a shotgun cartridge, or earlier on the charge of a muzzleloader or cannon.
boucher
verb
To crumple or crush into a compact, amorphous shape or ball.
capitonner
verb
To crumple or crush into a compact, amorphous shape or ball.
rembourrer
verb
To crumple or crush into a compact, amorphous shape or ball.
rouler en boule
verb
To crumple or crush into a compact, amorphous shape or ball.

What does "wad" mean?

  1. noun A thick, compact lump or bundle of something soft.
    "He stuffed a wad of tissue into his pocket."
  2. noun A thick bundle of banknotes.
    "She pulled out a wad of cash to pay for the tickets."
  3. verb To crush or squeeze something into a compact ball or lump.
    "He wadded up the letter and threw it in the bin."

wad in a sentence

  • He stuffed a wad of tissue into his pocket.
  • She pulled out a wad of cash to pay for the tickets.
  • He wadded up the letter and threw it in the bin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wad" in French?

"wad" in French is décharge, boule, tampon. wad means: A thick, compact lump or bundle of something soft.

How do you use "wad" in a sentence?

Example: "He stuffed a wad of tissue into his pocket." In French, "wad" is décharge, boule, tampon.

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

Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "wad": décharge, boule, tampon, liasse, paquet, bouchon.

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