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enlever

English translation of enlever

remove

The French word 'enlever' is used similarly to the English 'remove'. We can use it to talk about taking something away or off from where it is or from its original position. For example, we can say 'Je vais enlever ma veste,' which translates to 'I will remove my jacket.' It can also be used in the context of kidnapping or abduction.


Example sentences using: enlever

Peux-tu enlever ton manteau ?

English translation of Peux-tu enlever ton manteau ?

Can you take off your coat?

This is a common expression used when requesting someone to remove a piece of clothing. 'enlever' here refers to 'remove or take off'.

J'ai oublié d'enlever le dîner du four.

English translation of J'ai oublié d'enlever le dîner du four.

I forgot to take the dinner out of the oven.

In this context, 'enlever' refers to the action of removing something from somewhere. It is often used when talking about taking things out of a place.

Il est difficile d'enlever ces taches.

English translation of Il est difficile d'enlever ces taches.

It's hard to remove these stains.

'enlever' in this sentence means to eliminate or get rid of. It is often used when referring to removing stains or blemishes.

Il faut enlever ces vieux meubles de la salle.

English translation of Il faut enlever ces vieux meubles de la salle.

We need to remove these old pieces of furniture from the room.

'enlever' is used here to denote the act of moving something away. It is common in international moving or shifting contexts.

Ils ont dû enlever la tumeur.

English translation of Ils ont dû enlever la tumeur.

They had to remove the tumor.

In medical terms, 'enlever' refers to excising or removing, as in a tumor or organ.

Tu devrais enlever ces vieilles affiches du mur.

English translation of Tu devrais enlever ces vieilles affiches du mur.

You should take down those old posters from the wall.

Here 'enlever' is used to convey the idea of taking down or tearing down something from a surface.

Les policiers ont enlevé les barrières après la manifestation.

English translation of Les policiers ont enlevé les barrières après la manifestation.

The police removed the barriers after the protest.

'enlever' here refers to the act of removing or clearing away something. It is typically used when referring to clearing blockages or obstructions.

Je vais enlever ma participation à cette réunion.

English translation of Je vais enlever ma participation à cette réunion.

I am going to withdraw my participation from this meeting.

'enlever' can also refer to the action of withdrawing or cancelling, as in cancelling participation in a meeting or event.

Tu dois enlever cette idée de ta tête.

English translation of Tu dois enlever cette idée de ta tête.

You need to get that idea out of your head.

'enlever' in this sentence refers to the concept of eliminating or getting rid of something simbolic, like an idea or thought.

Vous devez enlever vos chaussures avant d'entrer.

English translation of Vous devez enlever vos chaussures avant d'entrer.

You must take off your shoes before entering.

'enlever', in this context, means to remove one's shoes as a sign of respect or cleanliness before entering a place.

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