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How To Use The Verb “Supprimer” (To delete, remove) In French

How To Use The Verb “Supprimer” (To delete, remove) In French

Today’s lesson explores the useful verb supprimer, which means “to delete” and “to remove”. Supprimer comes from the Latin verb supprimere, meaning to press down and to surpress.

Supprimer

to delete, to remove

Pronunciation: [sypʀime]

Supprimer - French verb meaning to delete, to remove.

Example sentences

This first example sentence uses the expression pas du tout (not at all). It’s a common mistake for students to say pas de tout.

Je te sugère de supprimer ce mot. Ce n’est pas du tout nécessaire.

I suggest you delete this word. It’s not necessary at all.

For this sentence, ont été (were) is an example of the passive voice. This lesson explains grâce à vs. à cause de (thanks to vs. because of).

Les cours ont été supprimes à cause de la tempête de neige.

Classes were canceled due to the snow storm.

For this final sentence, une vingtaine (around or about 20) is an example of an approximate numbers. The slang noun boulot means job and work.

L’entreprise a dû supprimer une vingtaine d’emplois et toutes ces personnes cherchent du boulot.

The company had to cut about 20 jobs and all of these people are looking for work.

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David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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