English–French

“drive out” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bute/

Example

Les voisins ont bouté les vendeurs du quartier.

The neighbors drove the vendors out of the neighborhood.

Illustration for bouter (drive out)

How to say “drive out” in French

“Drive out” in French is bouter.

A forceful shove carries a person or thing across a boundary and out of a place.

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

Example sentences with bouter

Le propriétaire a bouté le squatteur du local.

The owner drove the squatter out of the premises.

Tips for using bouter

  • Bouter is uncommon in ordinary conversation, where chasser or mettre dehors is usually more natural.

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