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    Glissa (en. Slipped)

    /ɡlisɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Move something gently across a surface.
    He slipped the paper under the door.
    Il glissa le papier sous la porte.
    Move by sliding.
    She slipped on the ice.
    Elle a glissé sur la glace.
    Pass discreetly and unnoticed.
    He slipped out of the room without anyone noticing.
    Il a glissé hors de la pièce sans que personne ne le remarque.

    Etymology

    From the old verb 'glisser', derived from the Latin 'glissare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slip through one's fingers
    Escape attention or control.
    glisser entre les doigts
    drop a hint
    Make a discreet or subtle remark.
    glisser un mot
    slide over something
    Tackle a subject lightly.
    glisser sur quelque chose

    Related Words

    sliding
    Action of sliding, movement of an object on a surface.
    glissement
    sliding
    Tending to slide or skid.
    glissant
    slider
    Mechanism allowing an element to slide.
    glissière

    Slang Meanings

    To leave quietly (in a British way)
    He slipped out of the party without saying goodbye.
    Il a glissé à l'anglaise de la fête sans dire au revoir.
    To slide a bit
    Don’t slide too much, be careful not to fall.
    Ne glisse pas trop, fais attention à ne pas tomber.