pétrir
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pétrir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
2. (figurative) (literary) (to shape)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to shape
L’expérience et l’adversité se sont chargées de pétrir mon caractère.Experience and adversity took care of shaping my character.
b. to mold (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Arthur songea avec tendresse aux événements qui avaient pétri son étrange destin.Arthur thought fondly of the events that had molded his strange destiny.
c. to mould (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Notre maître de philosophie pétrissait nos jeunes esprits et y versait toute sa sagesse.Our philosophy teacher would mould our young minds and pour all his wisdom into them.
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