deter in French
deter in French is empêcher, dissuader, décourager — deter means to discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.
deter in French
empêcher
(transitive) To prevent something from happening.
dissuader
(transitive) To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
décourager
(transitive) To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
What does "deter" mean?
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verb To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.
"The high fence is meant to deter trespassers."
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deter in a sentence
- The high fence is meant to deter trespassers.
- Bad weather didn't deter the runners from finishing the race.
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What is "deter" in French?
"deter" in French is empêcher, dissuader, décourager. deter means: To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear of a consequence.
How do you use "deter" in a sentence?
Example: "The high fence is meant to deter trespassers." In French, "deter" is empêcher, dissuader, décourager.
Are there other ways to say "deter" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "deter": empêcher, dissuader, décourager.
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