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glissade

English translation of glissade

slip

The French word 'glissade' is a noun that refers to a slip or slide, often used in the context of skiing or other sports. It can also refer to a dance step involving a sliding motion. In a broader sense, it can be used to describe any situation where one loses footing or control, resulting in a 'slip'.


Example sentences using: glissade

Je suis tombé pendant la glissade.

English translation of Je suis tombé pendant la glissade.

I fell during the slide.

In this sentence, we use the word 'glissade' to talk about an event where we slid or slipped and fell. It's similar to saying 'I slipped and fell.' in English.

La glissade d'eau est très amusante.

English translation of La glissade d'eau est très amusante.

The water slide is very fun.

In this sentence, 'glissade' is used in the context of a water slide at a pool or amusement park. It is a fun activity that involves sliding down a wet slope using the force of gravity.

Après la pluie, la rue ressemblait à une glissade.

English translation of Après la pluie, la rue ressemblait à une glissade.

After the rain, the street looked like a slide.

In this example, 'glissade' is synonymous with 'slide'. It effectively conveys the situation that the street is so slippery it resembles a slide.

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