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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
verb
(figurative) To add one or more things in order to improve (something, especially wages); to supplement; also, to remedy a shortfall in (something).
réparer
verb
(archaic) To increase the quality of (someone or something); to better, to improve on; also, to produce something better than (something else).
raccommoder
verb
(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?

  1. verb To repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.
    "She mended the torn shirt with a needle and thread."
  2. verb To put right a fault, error, or bad situation; to improve or correct it.
    "They agreed to mend their differences before the wedding."
  3. verb Of an illness, injury, or person: to heal or get better.
    "The broken bone slowly mended over the summer."
  4. 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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