French word

serpentin

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛʁpɑ̃tɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstreamer

Example

Les invités ont lancé des serpentins quand la musique a commencé.

The guests threw streamers when the music started.

Illustration for serpentin (streamer)

More examples

On a accroché des serpentins au plafond pour la fête.

We hung paper streamers from the ceiling for the party.

Core concept

A narrow paper ribbon that twists through the air like a snake.

Common phrases

  • lancer des serpentins

    throw paper streamers

  • décorer avec des serpentins

    decorate with paper streamers

  • accrocher des serpentins au plafond

    hang paper streamers from the ceiling

Similar words

confettis: Small pieces of paper or thin material scattered as festive decorations.
ruban: A soft strip of fabric or paper used for gifts or hair decoration.
guirlande: A loop or long decorative strand made by linking leaves or ornaments.

Definition in French

Bande de papier longue et étroite, utilisée comme décoration de fête et souvent déroulée ou lancée pour créer un effet festif.

Word origin

French serpentin is formed from serpent with the suffix -in, continuing Latin serpentinus, meaning snake-like; the noun names a streamer with this shape.

Usage tips

  • Serpentin is masculine, so the singular form is un serpentin and the plural form is des serpentins.

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