compléter

complete, fill in

verb kohm-pleh-TEH Rare

Usage Note

Compléter means to finish something that was incomplete or to add what is missing (compléter un formulaire = to fill in a form). It should not be confused with finir/terminer (to finish something entirely). The related adjective complet/complète (full, complete) is used for everything from a full hotel (l'hôtel est complet) to a full meal.

Examples

"Elle a complété le formulaire en ligne."

Natural Translation

She filled in the online form.

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