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    Frotta (en. Rubbed)

    /fʁɔ.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To rub an object to clean it or to warm it.
    He rubbed the windows until they shone.
    Il a frotté les vitres jusqu'à ce qu'elles brillent.
    To rub against something.
    The dog rubs against the wall to mark its territory.
    Le chien se frotte contre le mur pour marquer son territoire.
    To make a rubbing noise.
    The door rubs on the floor when opened.
    La porte frotte sur le sol quand on l'ouvre.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'frotter', from Latin 'frictare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rubbing hands together
    Rubbing one's hands together to warm up.
    frotter les mains
    to rub up against someone
    To compete or come into contact with someone.
    se frotter à quelqu'un
    to rub a bit of snow
    To gather snow to handle it.
    frotter un peu de neige

    Related Words

    frictions
    Person or thing that rubs.
    frotteur
    rubbing
    Action of rubbing, of friction.
    frottement
    rubbing place
    Place where one rubs or cleans.
    frotterie

    Slang Meanings

    Rubbing means to have sexual relations.
    They rubbed against each other at the music festival.
    Ils se sont frottés au festival de musique.
    In some cases, frotta can mean 'to have success or luck'.
    He had luck when he easily found this job.
    Il a frotta en trouvant ce travail facilement.