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How do you say "dissolve" in French?
dissoudre
In French, "dissolve" is dissoudre.
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Pronunciation
Say dee-soo-DR, with the stress on the middle syllable and the final dr said as a quick soft beat.
Grammar notes
dissoudre is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Le sucre va se dissoudre dans le thé.
The sugar will dissolve in the tea.
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How to remember dissoudre
Dissoudre closely resembles dissolve, think of a sugar cube disappearing into hot tea.
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Questions about dissoudre
How do you pronounce dissoudre?
Say dee-soo-DR, with the stress on the middle syllable and the final dr said as a quick soft beat.
Is dissoudre formal or casual?
dissoudre is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is dissoudre used in French?
dissoudre is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Le sucre va se dissoudre dans le thé. (The sugar will dissolve in the tea.).
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