noun🔗ShareFouetA lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals."The farmer used a sturdy whip to herd the sheep towards the pasture. "L'agriculteur a utilisé un fouet robuste pour diriger les moutons vers le pâturage.utensilanimalagricultureweaponactionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoup de fouetA blow administered with a whip."The farmer used a whip to make the stubborn ox move faster. "Le fermier a utilisé un coup de fouet pour faire bouger le bœuf têtu plus vite.actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFouetA whipper-in."The horse's whip was used to direct the whipper-in, who guided the carriage horses towards the stable. "Le fouet du cheval était utilisé pour diriger le fouet, qui guidait les chevaux de la voiture vers l'écurie.sportjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChef de file, whipA member of a political party who is in charge of enforcing the party's policies in votes."I was going to vote against the bill, but the party whip came to see me and made it clear I needed to vote for it."J'allais voter contre le projet de loi, mais le chef de file du parti est venu me voir et m'a clairement fait comprendre que je devais voter pour.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe bulletin de vote(UK politics, with definite article) A document distributed weekly to MPs by party whips informing them of upcoming votes in parliament."The party whip reminded MPs of the crucial vote on the education budget next week. "Le bulletin de vote a rappelé aux députés le vote crucial sur le budget de l'éducation la semaine prochaine.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrème fouettéeWhipped cream."My mom made a delicious strawberry dessert with fresh whipped cream. "Ma mère a préparé un délicieux dessert aux fraises avec de la crème fouettée fraîche.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalanA purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage."The mechanic used a simple whip to lift the heavy engine block. "Le mécanicien a utilisé un palan simple pour soulever le bloc moteur lourd.technicalphysicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVoiture, automobileA mode of personal motorized transportation; an automobile, all makes and models including motorcycles, excluding public transportation."My son's new whip is a red sports car. "La nouvelle voiture de mon fils est une voiture de sport rouge.vehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTransfert d'élanA move in which one player transfers momentum to another."The basketball player used a quick whip to pass the ball to his teammate. "Le joueur de basketball a utilisé un transfert d'élan rapide pour passer le ballon à son coéquipier.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoup de fouet, fouettementA whipping motion; a thrashing about."I was startled by the whip of the rope when it finally snapped."J'ai été surpris par le coup de fouet de la corde quand elle a finalement cassé.actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSouplesse, flexibilitéThe quality of being whiplike or flexible; suppleness, as of the shaft of a golf club."The golf club's whip allowed for a smooth, controlled swing. "La flexibilité du club de golf a permis un swing souple et contrôlé.qualitysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFouetAny of various pieces that operate with a quick vibratory motion"The blender's whip attachment worked quickly, creating a smooth smoothie. "L'accessoire fouet du mixeur a fonctionné rapidement, créant un smoothie onctueux.machinedeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCocherA coach driver; a coachman."The whip drove the school bus, ensuring all the children arrived safely. "Le cocher conduisait le bus scolaire, veillant à ce que tous les enfants arrivent en toute sécurité.vehiclejobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetterTo hit with a whip."The rider whipped the horse."Le cavalier a fouetté le cheval.actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetter, frapper(by extension) To hit with any flexible object."I whipped her with a newspaper."Je l'ai fouettée avec un journal.actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre, vaincreTo defeat, as in a contest or game."The team whipped their opponents in the soccer game, winning 5-0. "L'équipe a battu ses adversaires au match de football, gagnant 5-0.sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetterTo mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food."to whip eggs or cream"Fouetter des œufs ou de la crème.foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetter, stimulerTo urge into action or obedience."He whipped the department into shape."Il a stimulé le service pour qu'il se reprenne en main.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContraindre, forcerTo enforce a member voting in accordance with party policy."The party leader whipped the members into voting for the new budget proposal. "Le chef du parti a forcé les membres à voter pour la nouvelle proposition budgétaire.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGainer, ligaturerTo bind the end of a rope with twine or other small stuff to prevent its unlaying: fraying or unravelling."The sailor whipped the end of the rope to prevent it from fraying. "Le marin a gainé l'extrémité de la corde pour l'empêcher de s'effilocher.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHisser avec un fouetTo hoist or purchase by means of a whip."The farmer used a long whip to whip the heavy sack of potatoes onto the truck. "L'agriculteur a utilisé un long fouet pour hisser le lourd sac de pommes de terre sur le camion.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSurfilerTo sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread."to whip a ruffle"surfiler un volantmaterialactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetter, lancerTo throw or kick an object at a high velocity."He whipped the ball at me."Il m'a lancé la balle.actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetter une étendue d'eauTo fish a body of water especially by making repeated casts."The fisherman whipped the lake, casting his line again and again to try and catch some fish. "Le pêcheur fouettait le lac, lançant sa ligne encore et encore pour essayer d'attraper du poisson.fishsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetterTo snap back and forth like a whip."The pennants whipped in the wind."Les fanions fouettaient dans le vent.actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetter, filerTo move very fast."The wind whipped through the valley."Le vent fouettait à travers la vallée.actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetter, cinglerTo move (something) very fast; often with up, out, etc."The chef whipped the cream until it was stiff peaks. "Le chef a fouetté la crème jusqu'à ce qu'elle forme des pics fermes.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDonner de l'élanTo transfer momentum from one skater to another."The figure skater expertly whipped momentum from her partner, launching him into the air for a spectacular jump. "La patineuse artistique a expertement donné de l'élan à son partenaire, le lançant en l'air pour un saut spectaculaire.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFustiger, critiquer vivementTo lash with sarcasm, abuse, etc."My boss whipped me with a barrage of criticism during the meeting. "Mon patron m'a fustigé avec un déluge de critiques pendant la réunion.attitudecharactercommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFouetter, battreTo thrash; to beat out, as grain, by striking."to whip wheat"fouetter le bléactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading