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entrench in French

entrench in French is retrancher — entrench means to dig a deep, narrow channel into the ground.

entrench in French

retrancher
verb
(military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.

What does "entrench" mean?

  1. verb To dig a deep, narrow channel into the ground.
  2. verb To cut a long narrow ditch into the ground.
  3. verb To dig a trench around something, or otherwise fit it with one, particularly as a defense; to dig in.
  4. verb To hold an opinion so firmly that you will not change your mind, even when shown good reasons to.
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What is "entrench" in French?
"entrench" in French is retrancher. entrench means: To dig a deep, narrow channel into the ground.
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