Je vais enlever ma chemise avant de connecter les chaussures.
English: I will take off my shirt before we connect the shoes.
décoller /dekɔlˈe/ · phrasal verb · CEFR B1. French translation of "take off".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Alimentation et Déconnexion
- Source term
- take off
- Translation
- décoller
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- phrasal verb
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| Dictionary form | décoller |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + décoller
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent décoller.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Alimentation et Déconnexion.
Example Sentences
L'avion décollera à 15 h.
English: The plane will take off at 3 PM.
Veuillez enlever vos chaussures avant d'entrer.
English: Please take off your shoes before entering.
Les ventes décollent pendant la période des fêtes.
English: Sales take off during the holiday season.
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