scorch in French
scorch in French is brûler, roussir — scorch means to burn the surface of something, discolouring or damaging it without destroying it completely.
scorch in French
brûler
roussir
What does "scorch" mean?
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verb To burn the surface of something, discolouring or damaging it without destroying it completely.
"The iron scorched a mark into the shirt."
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noun A mark or patch of surface burning or discolouration.
"There's a scorch on the tablecloth from the hot pan."
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scorch in a sentence
- The iron scorched a mark into the shirt.
- The summer sun scorched the lawn brown.
- There's a scorch on the tablecloth from the hot pan.
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What is "scorch" in French?
"scorch" in French is brûler, roussir. scorch means: To burn the surface of something, discolouring or damaging it without destroying it completely.
How do you use "scorch" in a sentence?
Example: "The iron scorched a mark into the shirt." In French, "scorch" is brûler, roussir.
Are there other ways to say "scorch" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "scorch": brûler, roussir.
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