English–French

“short turn” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/godij/

Example

Sur la piste, elle fait la godille.

On the slope, she makes short turns.

Illustration for godille (short turn)

How to say “short turn” in French

“Short turn” in French is godille.

A skier or boat traces a chain of tight arcs, with each small curve gently shifting the heading.

Full entry for godille: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with godille

Il utilise la godille pour manœuvrer le canot.

He uses sculling to maneuver the canoe.

Tips for using godille

  • Godille is feminine, so the noun takes une and la: une godille and la godille, never un godille or le godille.

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