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abridge in French

abridge in French is abréger — abridge means to take something away from someone; to cut it off.

abridge in French

abréger

verb

What does "abridge" mean?

verb To take something away from someone; to cut it off.
verb To stop someone from having or doing something.
verb To make something shorter in length or time.
verb To make a piece of writing shorter while keeping its main meaning.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in French

abbreviate contract cut reduce shorten

Common French translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

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What is "abridge" in French?

"abridge" in French is abréger. abridge means: To take something away from someone; to cut it off.

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