French phrase

~ risque-t-il de déteindre ?

Meaning

Could ___ bleed?

When to use it

Asks whether a fabric's dye may transfer. Common when checking colorfastness before washing.

Example dialogue

Ce jean risque-t-il de déteindre ?

Could these jeans bleed?

Non, je l'ai déjà lavé et il n'a pas déteint.

No, I've already washed them and they didn't bleed.

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