Bahasa Melayu

french

Bahasa Melayu

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French chalk, talc, powder chalk

A soft powder used like talcum powder, especially in the phrase French chalk.

Examples

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  1. Penjahit itu menggunakan french chalk pada kain yang licin.

    The tailor used French chalk on the slippery fabric.

  2. Serbuk french chalk itu membantu mengurangkan geseran.

    The French chalk powder helped reduce friction.

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This item refers to talcum powder.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.