sharpen in French
sharpen in French is aiguiser, affiler, affûter — sharpen means to make something sharp or sharper.
sharpen in French
aiguiser
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.
affiler
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.
affûter
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.
What does "sharpen" mean?
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verb To make something sharp or sharper.
"He sharpened the axe before chopping the wood."
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verb To become sharp or sharper.
"Her wit sharpened as she got older."
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sharpen in a sentence
- He sharpened the axe before chopping the wood.
- You can sharpen your focus by removing distractions.
- Her wit sharpened as she got older.
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What is "sharpen" in French?
"sharpen" in French is aiguiser, affiler, affûter. sharpen means: To make something sharp or sharper.
How do you use "sharpen" in a sentence?
Example: "He sharpened the axe before chopping the wood." In French, "sharpen" is aiguiser, affiler, affûter.
Are there other ways to say "sharpen" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "sharpen": aiguiser, affiler, affûter.
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