English–French
“get rid of” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/elimine/
Example
Il faut éliminer les mauvaises habitudes.
We need to get rid of bad habits.
How to say “get rid of” in French
“Get rid of” in French is éliminer.
A place, list, group, or contest is left with one fewer unwanted element.
Example sentences with éliminer
Ce savon peut éliminer les taches tenaces.
This soap can remove stubborn stains.
Tips for using éliminer
- With a person or team as its object, éliminer often means knocking that competitor out of a contest, while other contexts can suggest exclusion or violent removal.