Éteindre
Example: N'oublie pas d'éteindre la lumière avant de dormir.
Definition
"Éteindre" means to cause a light, fire, or an electronic device to stop burning or operating. It is used when telling someone to turn off or extinguish something, as in the example phrase, 'N'oublie pas d'éteindre la lumière avant de dormir,' meaning 'Don't forget to turn off the light before sleeping.'
Etymology
The French verb "éteindre" comes from the Latin word 'extinguere,' which means to quench or put out. Over time, it evolved in Old French to refer specifically to putting out lights or fires. Did you know? The root 'stinguere' is related to the English word 'extinguish,' showing their common origin.
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"Éteindre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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