..eindre verbs Flashcards
1
Q
peindre
A
to paint (se ~) to portray oneself
2
Q
dépeindre
A
to depict; to picture; to make out
3
Q
repeindre
A
to repaint
4
Q
astreindre
A
to keep to; to strive for
5
Q
étreindre
A
to clasp; to embrace (also: s’étreindre)
6
Q
restreindre
A
to restrict; to limit; (se ~ : to cut down on)
7
Q
atteindre
A
to reach; to attain; to effect
8
Q
ceindre
A
to put on; (s’~ de: to gird on)
9
Q
enceindre
A
to gird (bind round / securely belt or girdle)
10
Q
empreindre
A
to imprint; to stamp (s’~ de: to be imprinted with)
11
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enfreindre
A
to infringe
12
Q
feindre
A
to feign; to sham
13
Q
geindre
A
to groan
14
Q
teindre
A
to dye (also - se ~)
15
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déteindre
A
to fade; to lose colour
