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widget in French

widget in French is babiole, camelote, widget — widget means a made-up name for an unnamed or imaginary product, often used as an example to explain an idea.

widget in French

babiole
noun
A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
camelote
noun
A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
widget
noun
spatule
noun
A small scraping tool consisting of a blade and a handle, commonly used to remove paint from glass and other smooth surfaces.

What does "widget" mean?

  1. noun A made-up name for an unnamed or imaginary product, often used as an example to explain an idea.
    "Damage inflicted on the rail industry supply chain, from major contractors to widget manufacturers, would have further profound nationwide consequences on an already damaged industry and wrecked economy."
  2. noun A small device inside a beer can that creates foam when the can is opened.
  3. noun A hand tool with a blade, used to scrape paint or similar material off glass and other smooth surfaces.
  4. noun A general word for a tool, instrument, device, gadget or component.
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  • Damage inflicted on the rail industry supply chain, from major contractors to widget manufacturers, would have further profound nationwide consequences on an already damaged industry and wrecked economy.

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What is "widget" in French?
"widget" in French is babiole, camelote, widget. widget means: A made-up name for an unnamed or imaginary product, often used as an example to explain an idea.
Are there other ways to say "widget" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "widget": babiole, camelote, widget, spatule.
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