abattre

/abɑtʁ/
verb★Intermediate— to destroy or demolish something
◆ What It Really Means
The figurative meaning of abattre is to destroy or demolish something in a more general sense.
Literal Meaning
The literal meaning of abattre is to destroy or demolish something.
Literal Breakdown
rootto destroy or demolish
◇ Mental Image
The imagery associated with abattre is one of destruction and demolition.
◈ When to Use
The usage scenario for abattre is often in formal or technical contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation.
◉ Cultural Note
The cultural note for abattre is that it is often used in formal or technical contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation.
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formalinformal

to destroy or demolish something

Il a décidé d'abattre le mur pour créer un jardin.

He decided to destroy the wall to create a garden.

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This verb can also mean to destroy or demolish something in a more general sense.

Collocations

démolirto demolish

💡Pro Tip

Use abattre in formal or technical contexts

This verb is often used in formal or technical contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation.

⚡Gold Rule

Use the correct form of the verb

The verb abattre is often used in the present tense, but can also be used in the past tense or in the infinitive form.

📖Word Origin

From Old French abattre, from Latin abstrahere, from ab- + strahere.

📝Usage Notes

This verb is often used in formal or technical contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation.

Word Breakdown

root
to destroy or demolish
verb
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