English–French

“pack down” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dame/

Example

Les pisteurs dament la neige.

The trail groomers pack down the snow.

Illustration for damer (pack down)

How to say “pack down” in French

“Pack down” in French is damer.

A boot or roller presses loose snow or soil into a flat, firm, even surface.

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

Example sentences with damer

Il m'a damé le pion hier.

He outsmarted me yesterday.

Tips for using damer

  • In the phrase damer le pion à quelqu'un, the verb means to outdo someone rather than to compact a surface.

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