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How do you say "to switch off" in French?
éteindre
In French, "to switch off" is éteindre.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ay-tawn-dr, with the 'en' barely sounding.
Grammar notes
Eteindre is an irregular -ndre verb. Past participle: eteint.
Example sentence
Elle eteint la lumière.
She turns off the light.
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How to remember éteindre
Eteindre contains tein which sounds like 'ten' - turning lights off.
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Questions about éteindre
How do you say "to switch off" in French?
In French, "to switch off" is éteindre. It is a noun.
How is éteindre written in French?
éteindre is written using the standard French script.
How is éteindre used in a sentence?
Use éteindre as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Elle eteint la lumière. (She turns off the light.).
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