What does savate in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word savate in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use savate in French.
The word savate in French means French kick-boxing, old shoe, old slipper, sole plate, play like a lemon. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word savate
French kick-boxingnom féminin (ancêtre de la boxe française) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) La savate utilise les poings et les pieds. |
old shoenom féminin (vieilli (vieille chaussure) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Il devrait changer ses savates, elles sont plus qu'usées. |
old slippernom féminin (vieilli (vieux chausson) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Il met des savates dès qu'il rentre chez lui. |
sole platenom féminin (support de bateau) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Le bateau glisse sur sa savate lors de son premier lancement. |
play like a lemonlocution verbale (familier (très mal jouer) (colloquial) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") J'ai joué comme une savate au tournoi du club et du coup, j'ai perdu 6-0 6-0. |
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