English–French

“undergo” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sybiʁ/

Example

J'ai subi une opération.

I underwent surgery.

Illustration for subir (undergo)

How to say “undergo” in French

“Undergo” in French is subir.

An external force or event comes down on a person, who remains under it rather than choosing it.

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

Example sentences with subir

Après l'incident, l'entreprise a subi des pertes importantes.

After the incident, the company suffered significant losses.

Tips for using subir

  • Subir normally takes a direct object without a preposition: subir une opération, des dégâts, or une pression.

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