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“absorb” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/apsɔʁbe/

Example

Ce tissu absorbe la sueur pendant le sport.

This fabric absorbs sweat during exercise.

Illustration for absorber (absorb)

How to say “absorb” in French

“Absorb” in French is absorber.

A material or capacity draws something from outside into itself and keeps it there.

Full entry for absorber: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with absorber

La terre absorbe l'eau après la pluie.

The earth absorbs water after the rain.

Tips for using absorber

  • French absorber takes a direct object without de, as in absorber un liquide, absorber un coût, or absorber une information.

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