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bander

to bandage, to bind

verb bahn-DEH Less Common

Also means

to get an erection (vulgar)

Usage Note

Bander in neutral contexts means to wrap a bandage around something — bander une blessure (to bandage a wound). The related noun un bandeau (pl. bandeaux) means a headband or blindfold. Be aware that bander also carries a vulgar meaning in colloquial French, so context is essential when using this verb.

Examples

"L'infirmière lui a bandé le bras."

Natural Translation

The nurse bandaged his arm.

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