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No. 5,741 in French

chip

"Chip" in French refers to a "crisp" or "potato chip."

In a sentence

  • Je veux une chip pour grignoter.

    I want a chip to snack on.

    Here, 'chip' is used as a diminutive term for 'potato chip,' referring to a type of fried potato snack, commonly known as crisps in British English.

  • La puce de l'ordinateur est cassée.

    The computer chip is broken.

    In this instance, 'chip' translates to 'puce' in French, denoting a small electronic component used in computing devices.

  • J'ai trouvé une chip de bois dans le jardin.

    I found a wood chip in the garden.

    In this usage, 'chip' refers to a small piece or fragment of wood, typically leftover from cutting or processing larger wooden objects.

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