mend in French
mend in French is rapiécer, réparer, raccommoder — mend means to repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.
mend in French
rapiécer
(figurative) To add one or more things in order to improve (something, especially wages); to supplement; also, to remedy a shortfall in (something).
réparer
(archaic) To increase the quality of (someone or something); to better, to improve on; also, to produce something better than (something else).
raccommoder
(archaic) To increase the quality of (someone or something); to better, to improve on; also, to produce something better than (something else).
What does "mend" mean?
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verb To repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.
"She mended the torn shirt with a needle and thread."
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verb To put right a fault, error, or bad situation; to improve or correct it.
"They agreed to mend their differences before the wedding."
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verb Of an illness, injury, or person: to heal or get better.
"The broken bone slowly mended over the summer."
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noun A repair, or the place where something has been repaired.
"You can barely see the mend in the sleeve."
mend in a sentence
- She mended the torn shirt with a needle and thread.
- A local cobbler mended his old boots.
- They agreed to mend their differences before the wedding.
- He promised to mend his ways after the warning.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "mend" in French?
"mend" in French is rapiécer, réparer, raccommoder. mend means: To repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.
How do you use "mend" in a sentence?
Example: "She mended the torn shirt with a needle and thread." In French, "mend" is rapiécer, réparer, raccommoder.
Are there other ways to say "mend" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "mend": rapiécer, réparer, raccommoder.
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