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protrude in French

protrude in French is dépasser, saillir — protrude means to cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.

protrude in French

dépasser
verb
(transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.
saillir
verb
(transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.

What does "protrude" mean?

  1. verb To cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.
  2. verb To thrust (someone or something) forward; to drive or force along.
  3. verb To put forward (an opinion, etc.) in an overly assertive manner; to obtrude.
  4. verb To cause (something) to emerge.
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What is "protrude" in French?

"protrude" in French is dépasser, saillir. protrude means: To cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.

Are there other ways to say "protrude" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "protrude": dépasser, saillir.

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