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blot in French

blot in French is tache, souillure, tacher — blot means a spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.

blot in French

tache
noun
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
souillure
noun
(by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
tacher
verb
(transitive) To cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.

What does "blot" mean?

  1. noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
    "There was an ink blot on the corner of the page."
  2. noun Something that damages a reputation; a disgrace.
    "The scandal was a blot on his otherwise spotless career."
  3. verb To soak up excess liquid, especially with absorbent paper.
    "She blotted the spilled coffee with a napkin."
  4. verb To stain or mark with a coloured substance.
    "Ink blotted the tablecloth when the pen leaked."
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blot in a sentence

  • There was an ink blot on the corner of the page.
  • The scandal was a blot on his otherwise spotless career.
  • She blotted the spilled coffee with a napkin.
  • Ink blotted the tablecloth when the pen leaked.

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What is "blot" in French?

"blot" in French is tache, souillure, tacher. blot means: A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.

How do you use "blot" in a sentence?

Example: "There was an ink blot on the corner of the page." In French, "blot" is tache, souillure, tacher.

Are there other ways to say "blot" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "blot": tache, souillure, tacher.

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