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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