wisp in French
wisp in French is brin, fétu, touffe — wisp means a thin, light streak or strand of something, such as smoke, hair, or cloud.
wisp in French
brin
A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.
fétu
A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.
touffe
A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.
What does "wisp" mean?
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noun A thin, light streak or strand of something, such as smoke, hair, or cloud.
"A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney."
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noun A small, loosely twisted bundle of straw or similar material.
"He used a wisp of hay to wipe down the horse."
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wisp in a sentence
- A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
- A wisp of hair fell across her face.
- He used a wisp of hay to wipe down the horse.
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What is "wisp" in French?
"wisp" in French is brin, fétu, touffe. wisp means: A thin, light streak or strand of something, such as smoke, hair, or cloud.
How do you use "wisp" in a sentence?
Example: "A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney." In French, "wisp" is brin, fétu, touffe.
Are there other ways to say "wisp" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "wisp": brin, fétu, touffe.
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