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shrink in French

shrink in French is psy, rétrécir, diminuer — shrink means to become or make smaller.

shrink in French

psy
noun
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
rétrécir
verb
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
diminuer
verb
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
faire rétrécir
verb
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
rapetisser
verb
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
rétrécir
verb
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
se resserrer
verb
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
se réduire
verb
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

What does "shrink" mean?

  1. verb To become or make smaller.
    "The wool sweater shrank in the wash."
  2. verb To draw back or flinch, especially from fear or discomfort.
    "She shrank from his angry stare."
  3. noun A psychiatrist or psychotherapist (informal).
    "He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident."
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shrink in a sentence

  • The wool sweater shrank in the wash.
  • Rising costs have shrunk the company's profit margins.
  • She shrank from his angry stare.
  • He's been seeing a shrink twice a week since the accident.

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What is "shrink" in French?

"shrink" in French is psy, rétrécir, diminuer. shrink means: To become or make smaller.

How do you use "shrink" in a sentence?

Example: "The wool sweater shrank in the wash." In French, "shrink" is psy, rétrécir, diminuer.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "shrink": psy, rétrécir, diminuer, faire rétrécir, rapetisser, se resserrer.

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