corrompre
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corrompre
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
1. (figurative) (to pervert)
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 corrupt
Cet essai a été accusé de corrompre les jeunes esprits.This essay has been accused of corrupting young minds.
2. (figurative) (to buy off)
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 bribe
Malgré ses tentatives, l'avocat n'a pas pu corrompre les témoins.Despite his attempts, the lawyer was unable to bribe the witnesses.
3. (figurative) (to degrade)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
4. (old-fashioned) (to damage)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. to spoil
L'absence de réfrigération peut corrompre la viande.Lack of refrigeration can cause meat to spoil.
b. to contaminate
Les produits chimiques de l'usine ont corrompu l'eau de la rivière.Chemicals from the factory have contaminated the river's water.
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