commandeer in French
commandeer in French is réquisitionner, enrôler — commandeer means to seize property or people for military or official use, usually by force.
commandeer in French
réquisitionner
(transitive) To seize for military use.
enrôler
(transitive) To force into military service.
What does "commandeer" mean?
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verb To seize property or people for military or official use, usually by force.
"The army commandeered every truck in the village during the retreat."
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verb To take over or take control of something without permission, not necessarily by force.
"My little brother commandeered the TV remote the second I sat down."
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commandeer in a sentence
- The army commandeered every truck in the village during the retreat.
- My little brother commandeered the TV remote the second I sat down.
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What is "commandeer" in French?
"commandeer" in French is réquisitionner, enrôler. commandeer means: To seize property or people for military or official use, usually by force.
How do you use "commandeer" in a sentence?
Example: "The army commandeered every truck in the village during the retreat." In French, "commandeer" is réquisitionner, enrôler.
Are there other ways to say "commandeer" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "commandeer": réquisitionner, enrôler.
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