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primer in French

primer in French is amorce, sous-couche, abécédaire — primer means a short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

primer in French

amorce
noun
sous-couche
noun
A layer of such a substance.
abécédaire
noun
abc
noun

What does "primer" mean?

  1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
    "The manual includes a primer on basic electronics."
  2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
    "Apply a coat of primer before painting over the stain."
  3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.
    "The primer ignites the main charge in the cartridge."
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primer in a sentence

  • The manual includes a primer on basic electronics.
  • Apply a coat of primer before painting over the stain.
  • The primer ignites the main charge in the cartridge.

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What is "primer" in French?
"primer" in French is amorce, sous-couche, abécédaire. primer means: A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
How do you use "primer" in a sentence?
Example: "The manual includes a primer on basic electronics." In French, "primer" is amorce, sous-couche, abécédaire.
Are there other ways to say "primer" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "primer": amorce, sous-couche, abécédaire, abc.
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