disable in French
disable in French is désactiver, empêcher — disable means to take away someone's ability to do something, especially by injuring them.
disable in French
désactiver
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
empêcher
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
What does "disable" mean?
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verb To take away someone's ability to do something, especially by injuring them.
"The stroke disabled him on one side of his body."
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verb To turn off or deactivate a function, especially on a device or system.
"You can disable notifications in the settings menu."
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disable in a sentence
- The stroke disabled him on one side of his body.
- A serious knee injury disabled the star player for the season.
- You can disable notifications in the settings menu.
- The technician disabled the alarm before entering the building.
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What is "disable" in French?
"disable" in French is désactiver, empêcher. disable means: To take away someone's ability to do something, especially by injuring them.
How do you use "disable" in a sentence?
Example: "The stroke disabled him on one side of his body." In French, "disable" is désactiver, empêcher.
Are there other ways to say "disable" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "disable": désactiver, empêcher.
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