tuer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to kill
Ne tue pas l’araignée ! Mets-la dehors !Don't kill the spider! Put it outside!
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to put an end to)
a. to kill
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Trop de rigueur tue la créativité.Too much strictness kills creativity.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to exhaust)
a. to kill
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Cette longue randonnée m’a tué ! J'ai juste envie d'aller me coucher.This long hike killed me! I just want to go to bed.
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