writhe in French
writhe in French is se débattre, se démener, se tortiller — writhe means to twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.
writhe in French
se débattre
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.
se démener
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.
se tortiller
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.
What does "writhe" mean?
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verb To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.
"He writhed in agony after twisting his ankle."
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writhe in a sentence
- He writhed in agony after twisting his ankle.
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What is "writhe" in French?
"writhe" in French is se débattre, se démener, se tortiller. writhe means: To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.
How do you use "writhe" in a sentence?
Example: "He writhed in agony after twisting his ankle." In French, "writhe" is se débattre, se démener, se tortiller.
Are there other ways to say "writhe" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "writhe": se débattre, se démener, se tortiller.
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