English–French

“clear up” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/disipe/

Example

Cette conversation va dissiper le malentendu.

This conversation will clear up the misunderstanding.

Illustration for dissiper (clear up)

How to say “clear up” in French

“Clear up” in French is dissiper.

A cloud thins and clears until nothing blocks the view, like a worry or uncertainty fading from the mind.

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

Example sentences with dissiper

Les débats publics peuvent dissiper les préjugés.

Public debates can dispel prejudices.

Tips for using dissiper

  • Dissiper takes a direct object, as in dissiper un malentendu, without a preposition before the thing being dispelled.

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