What does "décoller" mean in French?
"décoller" is the French word for "take off".
décoller /dekɔlˈe/ · verbe à particule · CEFR B1. French translation of "take off".
See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Alimentation et Déconnexion
Translation and Meaning
- Word: décoller
- Language: French
- Meaning: take off
- IPA: /dekɔlˈe/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: verbe à particule
- Topic: French Alimentation et Déconnexion
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Example Sentences
- L'avion va décoller à 15 heures. English: The plane will take off at 3 p.m.
- Veuillez enlever vos chaussures avant d'entrer. English: Please take off your shoes before entering.
- Les ventes décollent pendant la saison des fêtes. English: Sales pick up during the holiday season.
When and How to Use "décoller"
Use "décoller" when you want to talk about "take off" in French. It functions as "verbe à particule". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Alimentation et Déconnexion topic. Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "décoller"?
"décoller" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "décoller"?
"décoller" is tagged as a verbe à particule in SmartWords.
Can you show "décoller" in a sentence?
L'avion va décoller à 15 heures.
More words in this topic: French Alimentation et Déconnexion
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