gaffer

ɡafɛʁ

Definition

Conjugation

Definition of gaffer - Reverso French Dictionary

Verb

erreur

intr.

faire une bêtise ou dire quelque chose de maladroit

intr.

Il a gaffé en révélant le secret devant tout le monde.

faire une gaffe

vigilance

intr.

faire attention ou remarquer quelque chose

intr.

Gaffe à ne pas oublier tes clés en partant !

être vigilant

faire attention

observation

tr.

regarder quelque chose ou quelqu'un

tr.

Elle gaffe par la fenêtre pour voir qui arrive.

observer

regarder

spectacle

tr.

Rare

coller du ruban adhésif résistant sur quelque chose

tr.

Rare

L'équipe technique gaffe les câbles au sol pour la sécurité.

scotcher

navigation

tr.

Rare

attraper ou accrocher quelque chose avec une perche à crochet

tr.

Rare

Le marin gaffe le cordage qui flotte dans l'eau.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of gaffer

anglais, gaffer (contremaître)

Examples of gaffer in a sentence

Tu risques de gaffer si tu parles sans réfléchir.
Gaffe en traversant la rue, il y a beaucoup de voitures.
Gaffe à ce que tu dis devant le patron.
Il gaffe discrètement sur ses voisins depuis le balcon.
Les enfants gaffent à travers la porte entrouverte.
Ils gaffent la scène avant le spectacle.

On doit gaffer les affiches sur le mur.
Le capitaine gaffe la bouée tombée à l'eau.
Ils ont dû gaffer la voile pour la ramener à bord.

View all translations of gaffer

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

English:mess up, watch out, ...
German:einen Bock schießen, aufpassen, ...
Italian:fare una gaffe, fare attenzione, ...
Spanish:meter la pata, tener cuidado, ...
Portuguese:meter a pata na poça, ter cuidado, ...
Chinese:说错话, 小心, ...
Japanese:へまをする, 気をつける, ...
Arabic:تورّط في زلة, انتبه, ...
Hebrew:לַעֲשׂוֹת פְּלִיטַת פֶּה, לִזָּהֵר, ...
Russian:ляпнуть, быть внимательным, ...
Ukrainian:зробити ляпсус, бути уважним, ...
Catalan:ficar la pota, fer atenció, ...
Danish:dumme sig, passe på, ...
Dutch:een fout maken, opletten, ...
Greek:κάνω λάθος, προσέχω, ...
Khmer:ភ្លាត់, ប្រយ័ត្ន, ...
Korean:실수하다, 조심하다, ...
Polish:palnąć gafę, uważać, ...
Portuguese (BR):dar uma gafe, prestar atenção, ...
Romanian:a gafa, a fi atent, ...
Swedish:klanta sig, se upp, ...
Thai:เผลอทำพลาด, ระวัง, ...
Turkish:pot kırmak, dikkat etmek, ...
Vietnamese:lỡ lời, cẩn thận, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “g”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come accross: from corporate jargon like 🖐️ passer la main or 💪 être force de proposition to everyday expressions such as 🐘 mémoire d’éléphant or 🛍️ lèche-vitrine, as well as idioms like 🚲 avoir la tête dans le guidon, 🗣️ donner de la voix or 🏇🏻 monter sur ses grands chevaux.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 pied-de-poule, 🏖️ transat, 🌿 pois de senteur, 🦎 salamandre or 🔥 poêle.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up 🥬 (raconter des) salades, 🍭 partir en sucette, 💥 banger or 🤸 flex.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🤷 TKT, 🤕 PLS, 🥊 MMA, or 👔 CSP+.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with coupe or planter.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “mine”, which means “face” or “pencil lead”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of gaffer - Reverso French Dictionary

Verb

Origin of gaffer

Terms related to gaffer

Examples of gaffer in a sentence

View all translations of gaffer

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery