turn on in French
turn on in French is ouvrir, allumer, démarrer.
turn on in French
ouvrir
(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
allumer
(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
allumer
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
ouvrir
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
démarrer
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
mettre en marche
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
emballer
(transitive) To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement). [from 20th c.]
chauffer
(transitive) To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement). [from 20th c.]
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What is "turn on" in French?
"turn on" in French is ouvrir, allumer, démarrer.
Are there other ways to say "turn on" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "turn on": ouvrir, allumer, démarrer, mettre en marche, emballer, chauffer.
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