dampen in French
dampen in French is humecter, humidifier, mouiller — dampen means to make something slightly wet.
dampen in French
humecter
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
humidifier
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
mouiller
(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
déprécier
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
rabaisser
(transitive) To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
s'humecter
(intransitive) To become damped or deadened.
s'humidifier
(intransitive) To become damped or deadened.
What does "dampen" mean?
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verb To make something slightly wet.
"Dampen the sponge before wiping down the tiles."
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verb To weaken or reduce a feeling, reaction, or effect.
"Bad weather couldn't dampen their enthusiasm for the trip."
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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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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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