describe in French
describe in French is décrire — describe means to put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
describe in French
décrire
What does "describe" mean?
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verb To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
"Can you describe the man you saw at the door?"
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verb To trace or form a particular shape, especially in geometry.
"The comet's orbit describes a long, narrow ellipse."
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describe in a sentence
- Can you describe the man you saw at the door?
- She struggled to describe how the medicine made her feel.
- The comet's orbit describes a long, narrow ellipse.
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What is "describe" in French?
"describe" in French is décrire. describe means: To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
How do you use "describe" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you describe the man you saw at the door?" In French, "describe" is décrire.
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