Ils ont créé l'entreprise dans un petit garage il y a quarante ans.
English: They established the company in a small garage forty years ago.
établir /etablˈiʁ/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "establish".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- establish
- Translation
- établir
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | établir |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + établir
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent établir.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
La professeure a rapidement gagné la confiance de ses nouveaux jeunes élèves.
English: The teacher quickly established trust with her new young students.
Si nous établissons des règles claires, le projet se déroulera plus facilement.
English: If we establish clear rules, the project will run more smoothly.
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