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zip in French

zip in French is compresser, zipper — zip means a fastener made of two rows of interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding tab; also called a zipper.

zip in French

compresser
verb
(intransitive, followed by a preposition) To move rapidly (in a specified direction or to a specified place) with a high-pitched sound.
zipper
verb
(intransitive, followed by a preposition) To move rapidly (in a specified direction or to a specified place) with a high-pitched sound.

What does "zip" mean?

  1. noun A fastener made of two rows of interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding tab; also called a zipper.
    "The zip on his jacket got stuck halfway up."
  2. noun Nothing at all; zero.
    "We asked for a refund and got zip."
  3. noun Energy or liveliness.
    "That coffee gave me some zip this morning."
  4. verb To fasten something with a zip.
    "Zip up your coat, it is freezing outside."

zip in a sentence

  • The zip on his jacket got stuck halfway up.
  • We asked for a refund and got zip.
  • That coffee gave me some zip this morning.
  • Zip up your coat, it is freezing outside.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "zip" in French?

"zip" in French is compresser, zipper. zip means: A fastener made of two rows of interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding tab; also called a zipper.

How do you use "zip" in a sentence?

Example: "The zip on his jacket got stuck halfway up." In French, "zip" is compresser, zipper.

Are there other ways to say "zip" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "zip": compresser, zipper.

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