pull in French
pull in French is influence, tirer, retirer — pull means to apply force to something so it moves toward you.
pull in French
influence
(uncountable, figurative) An advantage over somebody; a means of influencing.
tirer
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
retirer
(transitive) To remove or withdraw (something), especially from public circulation or availability.
tirer un coup
What does "pull" mean?
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verb To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
"She pulled the door open and stepped inside."
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verb To remove or withdraw something, especially from sale, publication, or use.
"The company pulled the ad after complaints."
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verb To strain or injure a muscle or ligament.
"He pulled a hamstring in the second half of the match."
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noun The act of pulling, or the force that draws something toward a source.
"Give the handle a firm pull to open it."
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pull in a sentence
- She pulled the door open and stepped inside.
- He pulled the rope until the boat came alongside the dock.
- The company pulled the ad after complaints.
- He pulled a hamstring in the second half of the match.
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What is "pull" in French?
"pull" in French is influence, tirer, retirer. pull means: To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
How do you use "pull" in a sentence?
Example: "She pulled the door open and stepped inside." In French, "pull" is influence, tirer, retirer.
Are there other ways to say "pull" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "pull": influence, tirer, retirer, tirer un coup.
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