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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
noun
A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.
fétu
noun
A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.
touffe
noun
A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.

What does "wisp" mean?

  1. noun A thin, light streak or strand of something, such as smoke, hair, or cloud.
    "A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney."
  2. 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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