Si la pluie gâte l'événement, les amis seront très déçus.
English: If the rain spoils the event, the friends will be very disappointed.
gâcher /ɡaʃˈe/ · verb · CEFR B2. French translation of "spoil".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Défis et Revers
- Source term
- spoil
- Translation
- gâcher
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | gâcher |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + gâcher
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent gâcher.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Défis et Revers.
Example Sentences
De fortes pluies ont gâché notre pique-nique dans le beau parc national.
English: Heavy rain spoiled our picnic in the beautiful national park.
Ne laissez pas un commentaire grossier gâcher votre belle soirée.
English: Do not let one rude comment spoil your wonderful evening.
Le lait a tourné parce qu'il a été laissé hors du frigo.
English: The milk has spoiled because it was left outside the fridge.
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