nippy in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for nippy in the English»French Dictionary

nippy [Brit ˈnɪpi, Am ˈnɪpi] ADJ inf

1. nippy (cold):

nippy air

piquant

nippy wind

froid et vif

it's a bit nippy today

il fait frisquet aujourd'hui inf

it's a bit nippy today

ça pince aujourd'hui inf

2. nippy Brit (quick):

nippy person

vif/vive, leste

nippy car

rapide

be nippy about it!

grouille-toi! inf

be nippy about it!

fais vite!

3. nippy (strong):

nippy flavour, cheese

piquant

Translations for nippy in the French»English Dictionary

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il fait frisquet

it's nippy inf

pincer

to be nippy inf

ça pince, aujourd'hui!

it's (pretty) nippy today! inf

nippy in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for nippy in the English»French Dictionary

nippy <-ier, -iest> [ˈnɪpi] ADJ

1. nippy Brit, Aus inf (quick):

nippy

rapide

2. nippy inf (chilly):

nippy

frisquet(te)

Translations for nippy in the French»English Dictionary

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frisquet(te)

nippy

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English

Like most tetras, they prefer to swim in schools; some species may be nippy, and should be kept in groups to divide aggression.

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The vans whilst quick and nippy can be hard on tires with maybe on 18,000 miles on the front tires.

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Although they can grow to a reasonable size (2-3.5 m) and can be nippy as hatchlings, most will grow into docile adults.

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Nippy and lively, they hold a great edge and are very supportive when cranked up.

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He is a short, nippy fast bowler.

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She said that they are a very loyal dog breed, but if you don't treat them right, they can get very possessive and nippy.

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Martin was never paired there with a nippy poacher able to feed off a brawny centre forward.

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The phones have 12-megapixel cameras which boast very nippy autofocus and strong low-light capabilities.

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It even has a platform that holds smaller yachts in case prospective owners need something a little nippier to get around in.

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He's a small, nippy playmaker, but a player that is well able to get his name on the scoresheet too.

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