English–French
“eliminate” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛkstɛʁmine/
Example
Il faut exterminer les insectes dans la maison.
The insects in the house have to be eliminated.
How to say “eliminate” in French
“Eliminate” in French is exterminer.
Pests or another living group completely removed from a place.
Example sentences with exterminer
Nous devons exterminer les rats du garage.
We must exterminate the rats in the garage.
Tips for using exterminer
- Exterminer has a strong, destructive tone, so éliminer is often less extreme for ordinary removal or elimination.