wire in French
wire in French is fil — wire means a thin, flexible strand of metal, used to carry electricity or for fastening, fencing, and similar purposes.
wire in French
fil
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
What does "wire" mean?
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noun A thin, flexible strand of metal, used to carry electricity or for fastening, fencing, and similar purposes.
"A loose wire was causing the lamp to flicker."
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verb To connect something using wires, especially for electricity.
"An electrician wired the new kitchen."
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verb To send money electronically from one account to another.
"She wired the deposit to the landlord that afternoon."
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verb Informal: to secretly fit someone or something with a hidden microphone.
"The informant agreed to wire himself before the meeting."
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wire in a sentence
- A loose wire was causing the lamp to flicker.
- The fence was held up with a few strands of wire.
- An electrician wired the new kitchen.
- We wired the garden shed so we could use a heater in winter.
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What is "wire" in French?
"wire" in French is fil. wire means: A thin, flexible strand of metal, used to carry electricity or for fastening, fencing, and similar purposes.
How do you use "wire" in a sentence?
Example: "A loose wire was causing the lamp to flicker." In French, "wire" is fil.
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