inflate in French
inflate in French is gonfler, enfler, se gonfler — inflate means to fill something with air or gas so that it expands.
inflate in French
gonfler
(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
enfler
(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
gonfler
(intransitive) To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
se gonfler
(intransitive) To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
What does "inflate" mean?
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verb To fill something with air or gas so that it expands.
"He used a foot pump to inflate the tires."
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verb To increase something, such as a price or figure, beyond its real or reasonable level.
"Some sellers inflate prices right before a big sale to fake a discount."
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inflate in a sentence
- He used a foot pump to inflate the tires.
- Please inflate the balloons before the party starts.
- Some sellers inflate prices right before a big sale to fake a discount.
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What is "inflate" in French?
"inflate" in French is gonfler, enfler, se gonfler. inflate means: To fill something with air or gas so that it expands.
How do you use "inflate" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a foot pump to inflate the tires." In French, "inflate" is gonfler, enfler, se gonfler.
Are there other ways to say "inflate" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "inflate": gonfler, enfler, se gonfler.
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