don in French
don in French is enfiler, mettre, revêtir — don means a senior member of the teaching staff at a British university, especially Oxford or Cambridge.
don in French
enfiler
(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.
mettre
(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.
revêtir
(transitive) To put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.
What does "don" mean?
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noun A senior member of the teaching staff at a British university, especially Oxford or Cambridge.
"The elderly don had taught classics at the college for forty years."
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noun A leader in an organized crime family, especially in the Mafia.
"The don ran the entire operation from a back room of his restaurant."
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verb To put on an item of clothing.
"Firefighters donned their protective gear before entering the building."
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don in a sentence
- The elderly don had taught classics at the college for forty years.
- The don invited his best students to his rooms for sherry and a debate.
- The don ran the entire operation from a back room of his restaurant.
- In the film, the old don was respected and feared by everyone in the neighbourhood.
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What is "don" in French?
"don" in French is enfiler, mettre, revêtir. don means: A senior member of the teaching staff at a British university, especially Oxford or Cambridge.
How do you use "don" in a sentence?
Example: "The elderly don had taught classics at the college for forty years." In French, "don" is enfiler, mettre, revêtir.
Are there other ways to say "don" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "don": enfiler, mettre, revêtir.
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