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    Glisser (en. Slide)

    ɡlise

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move an object or oneself by sliding on a surface.
    He slipped on the wet floor.
    Il a glissé sur le sol mouillé.
    To introduce something stealthily.
    She slipped a word into his pocket.
    Elle a glissé un mot dans sa poche.
    To move fluidly.
    The skater glided elegantly on the ice.
    Le patineur a glissé avec élégance sur la glace.
    To pass something quickly.
    He slipped the piece of paper under the door.
    Il a glissé le morceau de papier sous la porte.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'glissare', which means 'to slide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to slip through the fingers
    Letting something escape without being able to hold onto it.
    glisser entre les doigts
    to drop a word
    Saying something in passing.
    glisser un mot
    to give a wink
    Making a conspiratorial gesture with a wink.
    glisser un clin d'œil

    Related Words

    slide
    Action of sliding.
    glissade
    sliding
    Movement of something that slides.
    glissement
    slippery
    Easy to slide.
    glissant
    slider
    An object or person that slides.
    glisseur

    Slang Meanings

    To leave discreetly without being noticed.
    He slipped into the party without anyone seeing him.
    Il a glissé à la fête sans que personne ne le voie.
    To make a joke or sarcastic remark.
    He slipped a joke about the last meeting.
    Il a glissé une blague sur la dernière réunion.