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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
verb

What does "describe" mean?

  1. verb To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
    "Can you describe the man you saw at the door?"
  2. 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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