éclabousser
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éclabousser
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to splash
Le bébé a éclaboussé sa maman d'eau savonneuse.The baby splashed his mom with soapy water.
b. to spatter
Les légumes que Liliane faisait sauter dans la poêle ont éclaboussé d'huile son tablier.The vegetables that Liliane was sautéing in the pan spattered her apron with oil.
2. (figurative) (to dirty the reputation)
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 tarnish (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le candidat politique faisait comme si rien de ce qu’il faisait ne pouvait éclabousser son nom.The political candidate acted as if nothing he did could tarnish his name.
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