tricoter /tʁikotˈe/ · verb · CEFR B1. French translation of "knit".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Fixation et Habillage

Source term
knit
Translation
tricoter
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form tricoter
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + tricoter
Examples
Nous devons souvent tricoter.
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Topic context

This word appears in the French Fixation et Habillage.

Example Sentences

Elle va tricoter un pull en laine à porter cet hiver.

English: She will knit a woollen jumper to wear this winter.

B1 · Fastening and Dressing

Ma grand-mère tricote des écharpes chaudes chaque hiver.

English: My grandmother knits warm scarves every winter.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

Elle a tricoté un pull pour son bébé.

English: She knitted a sweater for her baby.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

Je veux apprendre à tricoter.

English: I want to learn how to knit.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

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