English–French
“pull out” in French
How to say “pull out” in French
“Pull out” in French is arracher.
A forceful pull breaks something free from its hold, whether from a place or from another person.
Example sentences with arracher
Le voleur lui a arraché son sac dans la rue.
The thief snatched her bag in the street.
Tips for using arracher
- The pattern arracher quelque chose à quelqu'un means wrest something from someone, while arracher un sourire means elicit a smile.
Other French words for “pull out”
Il dégaine son couteau.
He pulls out his knife.
J'ai extrait un vieux clou du plancher.
I pulled an old nail out of the floor.