broach in French
broach in French is percer un tonneau, perforer, aborder — broach means to bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
broach in French
percer un tonneau
(transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
perforer
(transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
aborder
(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
What does "broach" mean?
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verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
"She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss."
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verb To pierce or tap something, especially a cask, in order to draw out liquid.
"The innkeeper broached a fresh barrel of ale."
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broach in a sentence
- She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss.
- He finally broached the idea of moving abroad.
- The innkeeper broached a fresh barrel of ale.
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What is "broach" in French?
"broach" in French is percer un tonneau, perforer, aborder. broach means: To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
How do you use "broach" in a sentence?
Example: "She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss." In French, "broach" is percer un tonneau, perforer, aborder.
Are there other ways to say "broach" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "broach": percer un tonneau, perforer, aborder.
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