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s'effacer — meaning in English

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English meaning

erase verb To remove marks, writing, or recorded information completely.

Senses

s'effacer is used for these senses in English:

efface (intransitive) To make oneself inobtrusive as if due to modesty or diffidence.
erase (intransitive) To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information).

erase — full definition

verb To remove marks, writing, or recorded information completely.
verb To remove all trace of something, such as a memory or feeling.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

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