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dampen in French

dampen in French is humecter, humidifier, mouiller — dampen means to make something slightly wet.

dampen in French

humecter
verb
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
humidifier
verb
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
mouiller
verb
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
déprécier
verb
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
rabaisser
verb
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
s'humecter
verb
(intransitive) To become damped or deadened.
s'humidifier
verb
(intransitive) To become damped or deadened.

What does "dampen" mean?

  1. verb To make something slightly wet.
    "Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles."
  2. verb To weaken or reduce a feeling, reaction, or effect.
    "Bad weather couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for the trip."

dampen in a sentence

  • Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles.
  • Bad weather couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for the trip.
  • The disappointing sales figures dampened investor confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dampen" in French?

"dampen" in French is humecter, humidifier, mouiller. dampen means: To make something slightly wet.

How do you use "dampen" in a sentence?

Example: "Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles." In French, "dampen" is humecter, humidifier, mouiller.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "dampen": humecter, humidifier, mouiller, déprécier, rabaisser, s'humecter.

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