French word

gazer

Pronunciation

IPA/gaze/

Meaning

  • verbgas

Example

Les manifestants ont été gazés par la police.

The protesters were gassed by the police.

Illustration for gazer (gas)

More examples

La police a utilisé du gaz et a gazé des manifestants.

The police used gas and gassed protesters.

Core concept

A burst of irritant gas drives people away by burning their eyes and airways.

Common phrases

  • gazer quelqu'un

    gas someone

  • gazer la foule

    gas the crowd

Similar words

repousser: Push a person or object back from its position.
disperser: Scatter a group or flock until its members are separated.
asperger: Direct a fine spray of liquid at a person or object.

Definition in French

Employer un gaz irritant pour attaquer ou repousser des personnes, provoquant une irritation des yeux et des voies respiratoires.

Word origin

French gazer is formed from the noun gaz with the productive verb ending -er, while gaz comes from Dutch gas.

Usage tips

  • French gazer takes a direct object, as in gazer quelqu'un, and its passive uses être: être gazé.

Related words

  • gazagegassingnoun

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