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trancher
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
2. (figurative) (to solve)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to settle
Les deux parties ont demandé à un juge de trancher leur différend.Both sides have asked a judge to settle their dispute.
b. to decide on
Nous devons consulter les experts avant de trancher la question.We need to consult the experts before deciding on the issue.
c. to resolve
Le tribunal devra trancher le litige entre le propriétaire et le locataire.The court will have to resolve the dispute between the landlord and the tenant.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
4. (figurative) (to make a final choice; often used with "sur")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to reach a decision
Après plusieurs heures de délibération, le jury a tranché.After several hours of deliberation, the jury reached a decision.
b. to make a decision
Le directeur doit trancher sur la question des horaires de travail.The manager must make a decision about work schedules.
c. to decide
Les députés ont finalement tranché en faveur de la deuxième proposition.The representatives finally decided in favor of the second proposal.
5. (figurative) (to stand out; used with "avec")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to contrast sharply with
La combinaison rouge du skieur tranche avec le blanc de la neige.The skier's red suit contrasts sharply with the white of the snow.
Conjugations
Indicative of "trancher"
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Collins French Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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