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No. 12,352 in French

éteindra

"Éteindra" means "will turn off" or "will extinguish" in English.

In a sentence

  • Il éteindra les lumières avant de partir.

    He will turn off the lights before leaving.

    Here, "éteindra" is used in the context of turning off an electrical appliance, specifically lights.

  • Je pense qu'il éteindra sa colère avec une conversation calme.

    I think he will extinguish his anger with a calm conversation.

    In this case, "éteindra" metaphorically refers to calming or reducing an emotion, symbolizing the extinguishing of fire or anger.

  • Elle éteindra la bougie avant de se coucher.

    She will extinguish the candle before going to bed.

    The word "éteindra" here refers to putting out a flame, in this instance a candle flame.

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