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revêtir

to put on

verb ruh-veh-TEER Rare

Also means

to take on

Usage Note

Revêtir is a formal verb meaning to put on clothing or, figuratively, to take on a character or form (revêtir une importance particulière — to take on particular importance). It conjugates like vêtir. The noun revêtement (m) means 'coating' or 'surface covering' (e.g. floor covering), a common term in construction.

Examples

"La cérémonie revêt une importance symbolique."

Natural Translation

The ceremony takes on symbolic importance.

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