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heurter

hit, collide with

verb er-TEH Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

offend, clash

Usage Note

Heurter covers both physical collision (heurter un mur, 'to hit a wall') and figurative clashing with someone's feelings or opinions. The reflexive se heurter à means 'to come up against' an obstacle or resistance. The final -r is silent in natural speech.

Examples

"Il a heurté la table dans le noir."

Natural Translation

He hit the table in the dark.

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