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refine in French

refine in French is affiner, perfectionner, raffiner — refine means to remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.

refine in French

affiner
verb
perfectionner
verb
raffiner
verb

What does "refine" mean?

  1. verb To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.
    "The plant refines crude oil into gasoline."
  2. verb To improve something gradually by making small, careful adjustments.
    "She refined her essay through several drafts."
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refine in a sentence

  • The plant refines crude oil into gasoline.
  • She refined her essay through several drafts.
  • The team refined their approach after early testing.

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What is "refine" in French?

"refine" in French is affiner, perfectionner, raffiner. refine means: To remove impurities from a raw substance to make it purer.

How do you use "refine" in a sentence?

Example: "The plant refines crude oil into gasoline." In French, "refine" is affiner, perfectionner, raffiner.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "refine": affiner, perfectionner, raffiner.

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