English–French
“strangle” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/etʁɑ̃gle/
Example
La police croit qu'il a essayé d'étrangler la victime.
The police believe that he tried to strangle the victim.
How to say “strangle” in French
“Strangle” in French is étrangler.
A closing band around the throat blocks breathing, with the same image extending to pressure that stifles progress.
Example sentences with étrangler
La hausse des prix étrangle le pouvoir d'achat des ménages.
The rise in prices is strangling households' purchasing power.
Tips for using étrangler
- Étrangler is a strongly violent word, so its literal use in ordinary conversation can sound alarming rather than casual.