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emulate in French

emulate in French is copier, simuler, émuler — emulate means to try to match or surpass someone by copying their behavior or achievements.

emulate in French

copier
verb
simuler
verb
émuler
verb
imiter
verb
To copy or imitate, especially a person.
émuler
verb
To copy or imitate, especially a person.

What does "emulate" mean?

  1. verb To try to match or surpass someone by copying their behavior or achievements.
    "The younger players tried to emulate their captain's work rate."
  2. verb Of a computer program or device: to reproduce the function of another system.
    "This program can emulate a different operating system inside a single window."
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emulate in a sentence

  • The younger players tried to emulate their captain's work rate.
  • She hoped to emulate her mentor's success in the industry.
  • This program can emulate a different operating system inside a single window.
  • Engineers built a device to emulate the old machine so the tapes could still be read.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "emulate" in French?
"emulate" in French is copier, simuler, émuler. emulate means: To try to match or surpass someone by copying their behavior or achievements.
How do you use "emulate" in a sentence?
Example: "The younger players tried to emulate their captain's work rate." In French, "emulate" is copier, simuler, émuler.
Are there other ways to say "emulate" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "emulate": copier, simuler, émuler, imiter.
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