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hasten in French

hasten in French is dépêcher, hâter, presser — hasten means to move or act quickly, or to make something happen sooner.

hasten in French

dépêcher
verb
(intransitive) To move or act in a quick fashion.
hâter
verb
(intransitive) To move or act in a quick fashion.
hâter
verb
(transitive) To make someone speed up or make something happen quicker.
presser
verb
(transitive) To make someone speed up or make something happen quicker.

What does "hasten" mean?

  1. verb To move or act quickly, or to make something happen sooner.
    "She hastened to explain that it was all a misunderstanding."
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hasten in a sentence

  • She hastened to explain that it was all a misunderstanding.
  • Poor diet can hasten the onset of illness.

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What is "hasten" in French?

"hasten" in French is dépêcher, hâter, presser. hasten means: To move or act quickly, or to make something happen sooner.

How do you use "hasten" in a sentence?

Example: "She hastened to explain that it was all a misunderstanding." In French, "hasten" is dépêcher, hâter, presser.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hasten": dépêcher, hâter, presser.

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