English–French

“infuse” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃pʁɛ̃dʁ/

Example

La peinture a empreint le mur d'une couleur vive.

The paint infused the wall with a vivid color.

Illustration for empreindre (infuse)

How to say “infuse” in French

“Infuse” in French is empreindre.

A deep stamp that leaves color, a sign, or a quality fixed in material or mind.

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

Example sentences with empreindre

Le parfum a empreint ma veste, je le sens encore.

The perfume has permeated my jacket; I can still smell it.

Tips for using empreindre

  • The construction empreindre quelque chose de quelque chose is useful, while the passive form être empreint de is especially frequent.

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