étrangler

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old French estrangler, inherited from Latin strangulāre. Doublet of stranguler.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.tʁɑ̃.ɡle/
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Verb

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étrangler

  1. to strangle
  2. (reflexive) to choke (with laughter, etc.)
    Il s’agitait comme une vieille théâtreuse sous l’œil des gamins qui s’étranglaient de rire.
    He was fidgeting like an old actress as the kids watched and choked with laughter.
  3. (reflexive) to say in a voice strangled by emotion.

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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