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How is the word poil translated from French to English

Poil court et raide.

A short, stiff hair.

noun
English translation
bristle

Examples with “poil”

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  • La brosse a perdu la moitié de ses poils. — The brush lost half its bristles.

  • Il s'est hérissé à cette suggestion. — He bristled at the suggestion.

  • Un seul poil s'était collé à son manteau. — A single bristle had stuck to his coat.

  • Elle se hérisse dès que quelqu'un parle du prix. — She bristles whenever anyone mentions the cost.

  • Ces poils sont-ils naturels ou en plastique ? — Are these bristles natural or plastic?

  • Ne te hérisse pas chaque fois que je pose une question. — Don't bristle every time I ask a question.

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FAQ about “poil”

How is “poil” translated from French?
“poil” translates into English as “bristle”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “poil” mean?
Meaning of “poil”: Poil court et raide. In English — “bristle”.
What part of speech is “poil”?
“poil” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “poil”?
Example sentences with “poil” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “poil”?
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