tolerate in French
tolerate in French is tolérer, supporter, souffrir — tolerate means to allow something to happen or continue, even if one disapproves of it.
tolerate in French
tolérer
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
supporter
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
souffrir
(transitive) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.
What does "tolerate" mean?
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verb To allow something to happen or continue, even if one disapproves of it.
"The school will not tolerate bullying in any form."
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verb To bear or withstand something difficult or unpleasant.
"Few people can tolerate extreme heat for very long without a drink."
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tolerate in a sentence
- The school will not tolerate bullying in any form.
- The manager wouldn't tolerate lateness from any of the staff.
- Few people can tolerate extreme heat for very long without a drink.
- He tolerated the long, cold wait because he really wanted a good seat.
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What is "tolerate" in French?
"tolerate" in French is tolérer, supporter, souffrir. tolerate means: To allow something to happen or continue, even if one disapproves of it.
How do you use "tolerate" in a sentence?
Example: "The school will not tolerate bullying in any form." In French, "tolerate" is tolérer, supporter, souffrir.
Are there other ways to say "tolerate" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "tolerate": tolérer, supporter, souffrir.
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