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discard in French

discard in French is écarter, rejeter, défausser — discard means to throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.

discard in French

écarter
verb
(transitive) To throw away, to reject.
rejeter
verb
(transitive) To throw away, to reject.
défausser
verb
(intransitive, card games) To make a discard; to throw out a card.

What does "discard" mean?

  1. verb To throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.
    "She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home."
  2. verb (card games) To throw out a card from one's hand.
    "He discarded the queen of hearts on his turn."
  3. noun Something, or a playing card, that has been thrown away or rejected.
    "The discard pile grew quickly during the game."

discard in a sentence

  • She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home.
  • Old drafts of the report were discarded once the final version was approved.
  • He discarded the queen of hearts on his turn.
  • The discard pile grew quickly during the game.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "discard" in French?

"discard" in French is écarter, rejeter, défausser. discard means: To throw away or get rid of something no longer wanted.

How do you use "discard" in a sentence?

Example: "She discarded the broken umbrella on the way home." In French, "discard" is écarter, rejeter, défausser.

Are there other ways to say "discard" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "discard": écarter, rejeter, défausser.

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