smother in French
smother in French is étouffer, cuire, à l’étouffée — smother means to cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
smother in French
étouffer
cuire
(transitive, cooking) To cook in a close dish.
à l’étouffée
(transitive, cooking) To cook in a close dish.
suffoquer
(intransitive) To breathe with great difficulty by reason of smoke, dust, close covering or wrapping, or the like.
What does "smother" mean?
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verb To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
"She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving."
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verb To suppress or hold back a feeling, reaction, or activity almost completely.
"He smothered a laugh during the funeral."
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verb To cover something thickly, especially food, with a sauce, topping, or affection.
"She smothered the pancakes in syrup."
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smother in a sentence
- She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving.
- The pillow nearly smothered him in his sleep.
- He smothered a laugh during the funeral.
- The government smothered any public criticism of the project.
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What is "smother" in French?
"smother" in French is étouffer, cuire, à l’étouffée. smother means: To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
How do you use "smother" in a sentence?
Example: "She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving." In French, "smother" is étouffer, cuire, à l’étouffée.
Are there other ways to say "smother" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "smother": étouffer, cuire, à l’étouffée, suffoquer.
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