traiter
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to treat
L'enseignant traite tous les élèves de la même manière.The teacher treats all the students equally.
a. to treat
Les chercheurs ont découvert une nouvelle méthode pour traiter le diabète.Researchers have discovered a new method to treat diabetes.
a. to call
Ne traite pas ton frère d'andouille !Don't call your brother an idiot!
a. to deal with
Nous traitons les problèmes un par un.We deal with the problems one by one.
b. to process
L'entreprise traite les commandes en deux jours.The company processes orders within two days.
c. to handle
Le service client traite les demandes des utilisateurs rapidement.Customer service handles user requests quickly.
a. to treat
Il est recommandé de traiter le bois pour prévenir les moisissures et les infestations d'insectes.It is recommended to treat the wood to prevent mold and insect infestations.
b. to spray (with a device that disperses droplets)
Nous traitons les plantes avec des insecticides naturels.We spray the plants with natural insecticides.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to be about
La conférence traitera des enjeux environnementaux actuels.The conference will be about current environmental issues.
b. to deal with
Votre dernier roman traite de la solitude dans le milieu rural.Your latest novel deals with loneliness in rural areas.
c. to treat
Ce documentaire traite de la question de la pauvreté avec sensibilité.The documentary treats the issue of poverty with sensitivity.
a. to negotiate with
L’ambassadeur traite avec les autorités locales pour trouver un accord.The ambassador is negotiating with local authorities to reach an agreement.
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