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sacrifier

sacrifice

verb sah-kree-FYEH Less Common

Origin: Latin sacrificare (to make sacred)

Usage Note

Sacrifier can be used both literally (in religious contexts) and figuratively — sacrifier sa carrière pour sa famille means to give up one's career for family. The reflexive se sacrifier means 'to sacrifice oneself'. The related noun sacrifice is used in French exactly as in English.

Examples

"Il a sacrifié ses vacances pour finir le projet."

Natural Translation

He sacrificed his holidays to finish the project.

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