éteindre /etˈɛ̃dʁ/ · verb · CEFR B1. French translation of "turn off".

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Source term
turn off
Translation
éteindre
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form éteindre
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + éteindre
Examples
Veuillez éteindre la télé avant d'aller au lit.
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Example Sentences

Veuillez éteindre la télé avant d'aller au lit.

English: Please turn off the TV before bed.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Elle a éteint son téléphone pendant la réunion.

English: She turned off her phone during the meeting.

B1 · Communications And Technology

J'éteins toujours les lumières quand je pars.

English: I always turn off the lights when I leave.

B1 · Communications And Technology

Veuillez éteindre les lumières en quittant la pièce.

English: Please turn off the lights when you leave the room.

B1 · Power And Disconnect

N'oublie pas d'éteindre ton ordinateur avant d'aller te coucher.

English: Don't forget to turn off your computer before you go to bed.

B1 · Power And Disconnect

Elle a éteint la télévision pour économiser de l'électricité.

English: She turned off the TV to save electricity.

B1 · Power And Disconnect

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