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friction

Pronunciation: /fʁik.sjɔ̃/

“friction” is a French word. Its meaning in English:

noun

friction: the rubbing, the conflict or the physics force

In French

Frottement que l’on fait sur quelque partie du corps, à sec ou autrement, avec les mains, avec une brosse, avec de la flanelle, etc., pour activer la circulation, calmer une douleur, etc.
Lotion faite sur le cuir chevelu.
Désaccord, accrochage.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin frictiō.

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More French words

fricotier
fricotière
fricotter
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frictionnel
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fridérici

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