English–French

“subjugate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/asɛʁviʁ/

Example

La guerre a asservi une grande partie du pays.

The war subjugated a large part of the country.

Illustration for asservir (subjugate)

How to say “subjugate” in French

“Subjugate” in French is asservir.

A ruler's grip closes around someone until that person's freedom and self-direction are gone.

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

Example sentences with asservir

Les réseaux sociaux peuvent asservir les utilisateurs.

Social media can enslave users.

Tips for using asservir

  • The reflexive form s'asservir à also applies to things such as a habit or a system, meaning to become subject to it.

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