avorter
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to have an abortion
Marielle ne se sent pas prête à être mère et envisage d'avorter.Marielle doesn't feel ready for motherhood and is considering having an abortion.
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 be unsuccessful)
a. to fail
Le lancement de la fusée a avorté en raison d'une anomalie technique.The launch of the rocket failed due to a technical fault.
b. to fall through
Tous nos projets ont avorté.All of our plans fell through.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to carry out an abortion on
Le médecin qui a avorté Déborah est spécialisé en gynécologie-obstétrique.The doctor who carried out an abortion on Déborah specializes in obstetrics and gynaecology.
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