engrave
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engrave
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
1. (to carve)
a. graver
The jeweler engraved your name inside the ring.Le bijoutier a gravé ton nom à l'intérieur de la bague.
a. graver
Look at how Marc engraved this wooden box. He's so talented!Regarde comment Marc a gravé cette boîte en bois. Il a vraiment du talent !
3. (figurative) (to impress in one's memory; often used in the passive voice)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. graver (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Those disturbing images were engraved in Kevin's mind for the rest of his life.Ces images troublantes étaient gravées dans l'esprit de Kevin pour le reste de sa vie.
Conjugations
Indicative of "engrave"
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