scour in French
scour in French is récurer, verrer, passer au peigne fin — scour means to clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
scour in French
récurer
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
verrer
(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
passer au peigne fin
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
écumer
(transitive) To search an area thoroughly.
purger
(transitive, veterinary medicine) To clear the digestive tract (of an animal) by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
What does "scour" mean?
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verb To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
"She scoured the burnt pan until it shone."
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verb To search an area or source thoroughly for something.
"Detectives scoured the woods for clues."
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noun A channel or hollow cut into the ground by fast-moving water.
"The flood left a deep scour beneath the bridge."
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scour in a sentence
- She scoured the burnt pan until it shone.
- He scoured the bathroom tiles with bleach and a stiff brush.
- Detectives scoured the woods for clues.
- She scoured job listings every morning for weeks.
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What is "scour" in French?
"scour" in French is récurer, verrer, passer au peigne fin. scour means: To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.
How do you use "scour" in a sentence?
Example: "She scoured the burnt pan until it shone." In French, "scour" is récurer, verrer, passer au peigne fin.
Are there other ways to say "scour" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "scour": récurer, verrer, passer au peigne fin, écumer, purger.
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