smudge in French
smudge in French is bavure, maculer — smudge means a smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.
smudge in French
bavure
A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.
maculer
To obscure by blurring; to smear.
What does "smudge" mean?
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noun A smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.
"There was a smudge of lipstick on the coffee cup."
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verb To smear or blur something by rubbing it, or to become blurred this way.
"Be careful not to smudge the wet paint."
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smudge in a sentence
- There was a smudge of lipstick on the coffee cup.
- He wiped the smudge off the window with his sleeve.
- Be careful not to smudge the wet paint.
- Her mascara smudged in the rain.
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What is "smudge" in French?
"smudge" in French is bavure, maculer. smudge means: A smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.
How do you use "smudge" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a smudge of lipstick on the coffee cup." In French, "smudge" is bavure, maculer.
Are there other ways to say "smudge" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "smudge": bavure, maculer.
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