dab
The French verb for 'dab', meaning to apply something by softly tapping, is dab.
Meaning: apply softly tapping (verb)
Did you know?
- The word tampon used for a dabbing pad is also the term for a railway buffer that stops trains from colliding.
- In modern French slang, dabber refers to the dance move where one drops their head into their elbow, a direct loanword from English that functions differently from the beauty term.
- The noun tampon refers to a cotton swab or pad used for dabbing, but it is also the same word used for a 'tampon' in a menstrual context.
Examples in context
- Hier, j'ai fait un dab lors de la fête.Yesterday, I did a dab at the party.
- Regarde-moi bien, je vais taper un dab incroyable.Watch me closely, I'm going to hit an incredible dab.
- tapoterTo dab or tap lightly
- tapoter doucementTo dab softly
Example conversation
Chloé is helping Lucas with a small cut on his hand.
- ChloéTu as une petite coupure, Lucas.You have a small cut, Lucas.
- LucasOù est le désinfectant ?Where is the disinfectant?
- ChloéTiens, dab le produit doucement ici.Here, dab the product gently here.
- LucasMerci Chloé, ça va mieux.Thanks Chloé, it feels better.
