Usage Note
Vernir is an -ir verb meaning to apply varnish or lacquer to a surface (wood, nails, pottery). The past participle verni also functions as an adjective meaning 'varnished' but informally means 'lucky' (il est verni — he's lucky). The related noun vernis (varnish, nail polish) is very frequent in everyday French.
Examples
"Elle vernit ses ongles en rouge."
Natural Translation
She varnished her nails red.
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