English–French

“wink” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/klɛ̃/

Example

Il m'a fait un clin.

He gave me a wink.

Illustration for clin (wink)

How to say “wink” in French

“Wink” in French is clin.

One eye closes for an instant while the other stays open, turning a glance into a discreet signal.

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

Example sentences with clin

Il a fait un clin d'œil pour attirer mon attention.

He gave a wink to get my attention.

Tips for using clin

  • The common pattern is faire un clin d'œil à quelqu'un, with à marking the person addressed.

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