whip in French
whip in French is fouet, whip, fouetter — whip means a flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
whip in French
fouet
A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.
whip
(politics) A member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes.
fouetter
(transitive) To hit with a whip.
flageller
(transitive) To hit with a whip.
battre
(transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
fouetter
(transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.
défaire
To thrash; to beat out, as grain, by striking.
What does "whip" mean?
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noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
"The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up."
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noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
"The party whip warned MPs that missing the vote would have consequences."
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verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
"The jockey whipped the horse gently in the final stretch."
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verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
"Whip the cream until soft peaks form."
whip in a sentence
- The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up.
- The party whip warned MPs that missing the vote would have consequences.
- The jockey whipped the horse gently in the final stretch.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "whip" in French?
"whip" in French is fouet, whip, fouetter. whip means: A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
How do you use "whip" in a sentence?
Example: "The rider gave the horse a light touch with the whip to speed it up." In French, "whip" is fouet, whip, fouetter.
Are there other ways to say "whip" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "whip": fouet, whip, fouetter, flageller, battre, défaire.
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