emballer

emballer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to wrap
J'ai enfin fini d'emballer les cadeaux.I finally finished wrapping the presents.
b. to pack
Est-ce que tu as bien emballé les verres ?Did you pack the glasses well?
c. to box
N'emballe pas mes livres tout de suite ! Je vais en donner plusieurs.Don't box my books yet! I'm going to give several away.
d. to package
L'artiste emballe ses vases dans des cartons très épais pour les transporter.The artist packages her vases in very thick boxes for transport.
a. to cause to bolt
Les aboiements des chiens ont emballé le poney.The dogs' barking caused the pony to bolt.
b. to cause to race (for engines)
Si tu continues comme ça, tu vas emballer le moteur !If you keep it up, you're going to cause the engine to race.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to enthuse)
a. to excite
Ce projet ne l'emballe pas, mais il fait partie de son travail.This project doesn't excite her, but it's part of her work.
b. to thrill
Matthieu a adoré votre idée, elle l'a vraiment emballé !Matthieu loved your idea; it really thrilled him!
4.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(to seduce)
a. to chat up
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Je suis pas venu pour emballer des filles. J'ai une copine !I didn't come here to chat girls up—I have a girlfriend!
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