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purge in French

purge in French is purge, épuration, éliminer — purge means to rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.

purge in French

purge
noun
épuration
noun
éliminer
verb
(transitive) To clean thoroughly; to rid of impurities; to cleanse.

What does "purge" mean?

  1. verb To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.
    "The new manager purged the outdated files from the system."
  2. verb To forcibly remove people, especially from a political organization.
    "The dictator purged rivals from the party leadership."
  3. noun An act of forcibly removing people or unwanted elements.
    "The purge left the committee with only loyal members."
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purge in a sentence

  • The new manager purged the outdated files from the system.
  • He tried to purge every trace of doubt from his mind.
  • The dictator purged rivals from the party leadership.
  • The purge left the committee with only loyal members.

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What is "purge" in French?

"purge" in French is purge, épuration, éliminer. purge means: To rid something of unwanted elements; to cleanse or clear out completely.

How do you use "purge" in a sentence?

Example: "The new manager purged the outdated files from the system." In French, "purge" is purge, épuration, éliminer.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "purge": purge, épuration, éliminer.

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