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sucrer

to sweeten

verb soo-KREH Rare

Also means

to add sugar to

Usage Note

Sucrer is used both literally (adding sugar to a drink) and idiomatically. The reflexive se sucrer means 'to help oneself generously' or colloquially 'to line one's pockets.' The related noun sucre (sugar) and adjective sucré (sweet/sugary) are in the same family.

Examples

"Elle sucre son café chaque matin."

Natural Translation

She sweetens her coffee every morning.

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