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perish in French

perish in French is périr — perish means to die, especially suddenly or violently.

perish in French

périr
verb

What does "perish" mean?

  1. verb To die, especially suddenly or violently.
    "Hundreds perished when the ship sank."
  2. verb To decay, rot, or fall apart until it can no longer be used.
    "Rubber seals perish over time if left in the sun."
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perish in a sentence

  • Hundreds perished when the ship sank.
  • Rubber seals perish over time if left in the sun.

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What is "perish" in French?

"perish" in French is périr. perish means: To die, especially suddenly or violently.

How do you use "perish" in a sentence?

Example: "Hundreds perished when the ship sank." In French, "perish" is périr.

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