puer
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puer
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
2. (figurative) (to not look good)
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 stink (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Cette histoire pue vraiment, il y a quelque chose qui cloche.This story really stinks; something’s off.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to stink of
Après une séance de sport, les chaussures de sport puent la transpiration.After a workout, sports shoes stink of sweat.
b. to reek of
Le vieux canapé dans le coin de la pièce pue la poussière.The old sofa in the corner of the room reeks of dust.
4. (figurative) (to spread the feeling of)
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 stink of (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
L’attitude de ce PDG pue l’égoïsme, il ne se soucie que de ses propres intérêts.The attitude of this CEO stinks of selfishness; he only cares about his own interests.
b. to reek of (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Ce vendeur puait la malhonnêteté. Je suis sûre qu'il voulait nous arnaquer.This seller reeked of dishonesty. I'm sure he wanted to rip us off.
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