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dismember in French

dismember in French is démembrer, dépecer — dismember means to cut or tear the limbs off a body.

dismember in French

démembrer
verb
(transitive) To remove the limbs of.
dépecer
verb
(transitive) To remove the limbs of.

What does "dismember" mean?

  1. verb To cut or tear the limbs off a body.
    "The horror film showed the creature dismembering its victims."
  2. verb To divide something, such as a country or organization, into separate pieces.
    "The treaty effectively dismembered the old empire into several smaller states."
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dismember in a sentence

  • The horror film showed the creature dismembering its victims.
  • The treaty effectively dismembered the old empire into several smaller states.
  • The American Civil War nearly dismembered the Union.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dismember" in French?
"dismember" in French is démembrer, dépecer. dismember means: To cut or tear the limbs off a body.
How do you use "dismember" in a sentence?
Example: "The horror film showed the creature dismembering its victims." In French, "dismember" is démembrer, dépecer.
Are there other ways to say "dismember" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dismember": démembrer, dépecer.
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