No. 5,772 in French
clippers
"Clippers" in French refers to nail clippers or tools for cutting nails.
In a sentence
J'ai utilisé des clippers pour tailler mes cheveux hier.
I used clippers to cut my hair yesterday.
In this sentence, 'clippers' refers to a tool designed for hair grooming or cutting, frequently used in personal care.
Le voilier de type clipper était rapide et très maniable en haute mer.
The clipper sailing ship was fast and very maneuverable on the high seas.
Here, 'clipper' indicates a specific type of sailing ship known for its speed, commonly used during the 19th century.
Il a besoin de clippers pour tailler les arbustes dans le jardin.
He needs clippers to trim the shrubs in the garden.
This usage of 'clippers' depicts a garden tool used for pruning plants or shrubs effectively.
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