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1 affermir
Dictionnaire juridique, politique, économique et financier > affermir
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2 consolider
Dictionnaire juridique, politique, économique et financier > consolider
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3 étayer
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4 renforcer
Dictionnaire juridique, politique, économique et financier > renforcer
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5 renforcer
renforcer [ʀɑ̃fɔʀse]➭ TABLE 31. transitive verba. [+ mur, équipe] to reinforce ; [+ régime, position, monnaie, amitié] to strengthen ; [+ paix, pouvoir] to consolidate• talon renforcé [de collant] reinforced heelb. [+ argument, crainte, soupçon] to reinforcec. [+ pression, effort, surveillance, contrôle] to intensify2. reflexive verb* * *ʀɑ̃fɔʀse
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1) ( rendre plus solide) to reinforce [construction, vêtement]; to strengthen [muscles, tissus]2) ( accroître le nombre de) to strengthen [équipe, effectifs]3) ( intensifier) to strengthen, to reinforce [pouvoir, sanctions]; to reinforce [contrôle, déséquilibre]; to step up [surveillance]
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se renforcer verbe pronominal [pouvoir] to increase; [contrôle] to become tighter; [équipe, effectifs] to grow; [pays, secteur] to grow stronger* * *ʀɑ̃fɔʀse vt1) (= consolider) to reinforce2) (= conforter)* * *renforcer verb table: placerA vtr1 ( rendre plus solide) to reinforce [construction, vêtement]; to strengthen [muscles, tissus]; renforcer un vêtement aux coudes/genoux to reinforce the elbows/knees of a garment;2 ( accroître le nombre de) to strengthen [équipe, effectifs, troupe]; nos équipes techniques sont renforcées par des ingénieurs our technical crews are backed up by engineers;3 ( intensifier) to strengthen, reinforce [pouvoir, loi, sanctions, amitié, défense]; to reinforce [contrôle, dépendance, image, doute, déséquilibre]; to step up [surveillance];4 ( donner plus de pouvoir à) to strengthen [groupe, ville, monnaie]; ce qui s'est passé me renforce dans mes positions/certitudes what has happened strengthens my position/convictions.B se renforcer vpr [pouvoir] to increase; [contrôle] to become tighter; [équipe, effectifs, groupe] to grow; [amitié, haine] to grow stronger; [pays, influence, secteur] to grow stronger; la tendance à la baisse s'est renforcée en 1993 the downward trend increased in 1993; notre groupe industriel continue de se renforcer our industrial group continues to grow stronger.[rɑ̃fɔrse] verbe transitifle candidat choisi viendra renforcer notre équipe de chercheurs the ideal candidate will join our team of researchers————————se renforcer verbe pronominal intransitifsa popularité s'est beaucoup renforcée his popularity has greatly increased ou has grown considerablynotre équipe se renforce maintenant de plusieurs jeunes ingénieurs our team has now been strengthened by the arrival of several young engineers -
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consolider [kɔ̃sɔlide]➭ TABLE 11. transitive verb[+ mur, meuble] to reinforce ; [+ fracture] to set [+ accord, amitié, parti, fortune] to consolidate ; [+ monnaie] to strengthen2. reflexive verb* * *kɔ̃sɔlide
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verbe transitif ( renforcer) to strengthen [mur]; to consolidate [position, résultat, bénéfice, dette]; to strengthen [monnaie]; Médecine to set [fracture, tissus]
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se consolider verbe pronominal1) ( se renforcer) gén to grow stronger; [position] to be consolidated; [structure] to be strengthened2) ( s'affermir) to consolidate3) Médecine [fracture, tissus] to mend* * *kɔ̃sɔlide vt1) [mur, défenses] to strengthen, to reinforce2) fig, [liens, union] to strengthen3) FINANCE* * *consolider verb table: aimerA vtr2 Fin to consolidate, to fund [dette]; to strengthen [monnaie]; consolider son avance [valeur] to firm up;3 Compta to consolidate [bilan];4 Méd to set [fracture, tissus].B se consolider vpr1 ( se renforcer) [économie] to get stronger; [organisation] to gain strength; [relation] to grow stronger; [position] to be consolidated; [structure] to be strengthened;2 ( s'affermir) to consolidate;3 Méd [fracture, tissus] to mend.[kɔ̃sɔlide] verbe transitif -
7 affermir
affermir [afεʀmiʀ]➭ TABLE 2 transitive verbto strengthen ; [+ muscles] to tone up* * *afɛʀmiʀ
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1) ( consolider) to strengthen [autorité, conviction, volonté, voix]; to consolidate [pouvoir, position]; to firm up [muscle, chair]2) ( rendre plus défini) to sharpen up [style, écriture]
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s'affermir verbe pronominal1) [autorité, pouvoir, croissance] to be consolidated; [voix] to become stronger; [muscle, chair] to firm up; [terrain] to become firmer; [santé] to become better2) [style, écriture] to become sharper* * *afɛʀmiʀ vt1) [foi, institution, position] to consolidate, to strengthen2) [peau, muscles] to firm up* * *affermir verb table: finirA vtr1 ( consolider) to strengthen [autorité, conviction, volonté, voix]; to consolidate [pouvoir, position]; to firm up [muscle, chair];2 ( rendre plus défini) to sharpen up [style, écriture].B s'affermir vpr1 [autorité, pouvoir, croissance] to be consolidated; [voix] to become stronger; [muscle, chair] to firm up; [terrain] to become firmer; [santé] to become better;2 [style, écriture] to become sharper.[afɛrmir] verbe transitif3. [assurer] to strengthen————————s'affermir verbe pronominal intransitif1. [puissance, influence] to be strengthened[investissements, monnaie] to strengthen -
8 fortifier
fortifier [fɔʀtifje]➭ TABLE 7 transitive verbto strengthen ; [+ ville] to fortify* * *fɔʀtifje
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1) ( donner de la robustesse) to strengthen [cheveux]2) ( donner des forces) [repas] to fortify; [vacances, vitamines] to do [somebody] good3) ( consolider) to strengthen [foi, régime]4) Armée to fortify [ville]
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se fortifier verbe pronominal ( se consolider) [régime] to get stronger; [foi] to grow stronger* * *fɔʀtifje vt1) [personne, organisme] to strengthen, to fortify2) MILITAIRE to fortify* * *fortifier verb table: plierA vtr1 ( donner de la robustesse) to strengthen [ongles, cheveux];2 ( donner des forces) [repas] to fortify; [sport] to make [sb] strong; [vacances, vitamines] to do [sb] good;B se fortifier vpr1 ( se donner des forces) ( en mangeant) to build oneself up; ( en s'exerçant) to build up one's strength;2 ( se consolider) [régime] to get stronger; [foi] to grow stronger.[fɔrtifje] verbe transitif1. [affermir - muscle, santé] to fortify, to strengthen ; [ - amitié, volonté, opinion] to strengthenainsi fortifié dans ses préjugés, il reprit la lecture du journal with his prejudices thus confirmed, he went back to reading the paper2. [protéger] to fortifyune ville fortifiée a walled ou fortified town————————se fortifier verbe pronominalla ville s'est fortifiée au XIIe siècle the town was fortified ou walls were built around the town in the 12th century————————se fortifier verbe pronominal intransitif[amitié, amour] to grow stronger -
9 raffermir
raffermir [ʀafεʀmiʀ]➭ TABLE 21. transitive verba. [+ muscle, peau] to tone up ; [+ chair] to firm upb. [+ prix, marché, cours] to steady ; [+ courage, résolution] to strengthen2. reflexive verba. [muscle] to harden ; [chair] to firm upb. [autorité] to strengthen ; [prix, marché, cours, voix] to become steadier* * *ʀafɛʀmiʀ
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1) lit to tone [épiderme]; to tone up [musculature]2) fig [personne] to strengthen [autorité, position]; to steady [marché]
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se raffermir verbe pronominal [tissus, peau] to become firmer; [voix] to become more assured; [cours boursier] to become steady; [sol] to harden* * *ʀafɛʀmiʀ vt1) [tissu, muscle] to firm up2) [position, monnaie] to strengthen* * *raffermir verb table: finirA vtr1 lit [lotion, crème] to tone [épiderme]; [sport] to tone up, to firm up [musculature]; [eau froide] to firm (up) [tissus];B se raffermir vpr [tissus, chairs, peau] to become firmer; [voix] to steady; [cours boursier] to become steady; [sol] to harden.[rafɛrmir] verbe transitif1. [muscle, peau] to tone ou to firm up (separable)————————se raffermir verbe pronominal intransitif1. [muscle, peau] to tone ou to firm up2. [se consolider] to get stronger3. FINANCE [monnaie, prix] to strengthen -
10 resserrer
resserrer [ʀ(ə)seʀe]➭ TABLE 11. transitive verba. [+ vis] to tighten (up) ; [+ nœud, ceinture, étreinte] to tightenb. [+ discipline] to tighten up ; [+ cercle, filets, crédits] to tighten ; [+ liens, amitié] to strengthen2. reflexive verbb. [liens affectifs] to grow stronger ; [cercle, groupe] to draw in• le filet/l'enquête se resserrait autour de lui the net/the inquiry was closing in on him* * *ʀ(ə)seʀe
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1) ( serrer de nouveau) to tighten [nœud, vis, étreinte]2) ( rendre plus étroit) to narrow [route]; to take [something] in [vêtement]; to tighten [pores]3) ( renforcer) to strengthen [amitié, relation]4) ( faire regrouper) to make [somebody/something] draw closer5) ( rendre plus sévère) to tighten up on [discipline, surveillance]
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se resserrer verbe pronominal1) ( devenir plus étroit) [vallée] to narrow2) ( devenir plus fort) [amitié] to become stronger3) ( devenir plus serré) [lien, nœud] to tighten4) ( se refermer) [troupes] to close in; [étreinte, piège] to tighten; [écart] to close5) ( se regrouper) [personnes, cercle] to draw closer together6) ( devenir plus sévère) [discipline] to become stricter* * *ʀ(ə)seʀe vt1) [pores] to close2) [nœud, boulon] to tighten3) fig, [liens] to strengthen* * *resserrer verb table: aimerA vtr1 ( serrer de nouveau) to tighten [nœud, vis, étreinte];2 ( réduire le développement de) to compress [texte, narration] (en qch into sth); resserrer un chapitre en deux pages to compress a chapter into two pages;3 ( rendre plus étroit) lit to narrow [passage, route]; to take [sth] in [vêtement]; to tighten [pores];4 ( renforcer) to strengthen [amitié, relation];5 ( faire regrouper) to make [sb/sth] draw closer; resserrez les rangs! close up a bit!;6 ( rendre plus sévère) to tighten up (on) [discipline, surveillance].B se resserrer vpr1 ( devenir plus étroit) [chemin, vallée, rivière] to narrow;2 ( devenir plus fort) [amitié, relation] to become stronger;3 ( devenir plus serré) [lien, nœud] to tighten;4 ( se refermer) [troupes, personnes] to close in; [étreinte, piège] to tighten; [écart] to close;5 ( se regrouper) [personnes, cercle] to draw closer together;6 ( devenir plus sévère) [discipline, surveillance] to become stricter.[rəsere] verbe transitif1. [boulon, nœud - serrer de nouveau] to retighten, to tighten again ; [ - serrer davantage] to tighten up (separable)2. [renforcer - amitié] to strengthen3. [fermer] to close (up)————————se resserrer verbe pronominal intransitif1. [devenir plus étroit] to narrow2. [se refermer] to tighten3. [devenir plus fort]nos relations se sont resserrées depuis l'année dernière we have become closer (to each other) ou our relationship has grown stronger since last year -
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muscler [myskle]➭ TABLE 11. transitive verba. [+ corps, personne] to develop the muscles ofb. [+ économie, industrie] to strengthen2. reflexive verb► se muscler [personne] to develop one's muscles* * *myskle
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1) litmuscler les bras/jambes — to develop the arm/leg muscles
2) fig to strengthen
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se muscler verbe pronominal1) [personne] to develop one's muscles2) [entreprise] to become more competitive* * *myskle vt* * *muscler verb table: aimerA vtr2 fig to strengthen; muscler l'industrie to make industry more competitive.B se muscler vpr1 [personne] to develop one's muscles;2 [entreprise] to become more competitive.[myskle] verbe transitif1. SPORTmuscler ses jambes/épaules to develop one's leg/shoulder muscles2. (figuré) [renforcer] to strengthen————————se muscler verbe pronominal -
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corser [kɔʀse]➭ TABLE 1 transitive verb[+ difficulté] to intensify• l'affaire se corse ! the plot thickens!* * *kɔʀse
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1) ( compliquer) to make [something] more difficult [exercice, problème]2) ( accentuer le goût) to strengthen the flavour [BrE] of [sauce]; ( avec des épices) to make [something] spicier [sauce, plat]
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se corser verbe pronominal to get more complicated* * *kɔʀse vt1) [sauce] to add spice to2) fig, [difficulté] to increase* * *corser verb table: aimerA vtr1 ( compliquer) to make [sth] more difficult [exercice, problème]; pour corser l'affaire (just) to complicate matters; pour corser le tout, il a plu toute la journée! to cap it all○, it rained all day!;2 ( accentuer le goût) to strengthen the flavourGB of [sauce]; ( avec des épices) to make [sth] spicier, to spice up [sauce, plat].B se corser vpr ( se compliquer) to get more complicated; ça or l'affaire se corse the plot thickens.[kɔrse] verbe transitif[boisson] to spike[vin] to strengthen————————se corser verbe pronominal intransitif1. [se compliquer] to get complicated2. [devenir osé] to become spicy3. [devenir plus intéressant] to liven up -
13 appesantir
apəzɑ̃tiʀ
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verbe transitif [âge, froid] to slow down [démarche]; [inactivité] to dull [esprit]
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s'appesantir verbe pronominal ( insister)* * *appesantir verb table: finirA vtr2 ( augmenter) [personne, régime] to strengthen [autorité, domination].B s'appesantir vpr1 ( insister) [orateur, invité] to dwell on the subject; s'appesantir sur to dwell on; ne vous appesantissez pas sur des détails don't dwell on details;2 ( devenir pesant) [démarche] to slow.[apəzɑ̃tir] verbe transitif[rendre pesant - démarche] to slow down (separable) ; [ - tête, corps] to weigh down (separable) ; [ - facultés] to dull————————s'appesantir verbe pronominal intransitif1. [devenir lourd - tête] to become heavier ; [ - gestes, démarche] to become slower ; [ - esprit] to grow duller2. [insister]s'appesantir sur un sujet to concentrate on ou to dwell at length on a subject -
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cohésion [kɔezjɔ̃]feminine noun* * *kɔezjɔ̃nom féminin cohesion* * *kɔezjɔ̃ nfrenforcer la cohésion du groupe — to strengthen the cohesion of the group, to bring the group closer together
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15 conforter
conforter [kɔ̃fɔʀte]➭ TABLE 1 transitive verb[+ thèse] to back up* * *kɔ̃fɔʀteverbe transitif to consolidate [position, régime]; to reinforce [situation]conforter quelqu'un dans une opinion — to confirm somebody in his/her opinion
* * *kɔ̃fɔʀte vtto reinforce, to strengthen* * *conforter verb table: aimer vtr1 to consolidate [position, régime]; to reinforce [situation];2 conforter qn dans une opinion to confirm sb in his/her opinion.[kɔ̃fɔrte] verbe transitif -
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endurcir [ɑ̃dyʀsiʀ]➭ TABLE 21. transitive verb2. reflexive verb* * *ɑ̃dyʀsiʀ
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1) ( rendre plus robuste) [travail, sport] to strengthen [corps, caractère]2) ( rendre insensible) [épreuve, égoïsme] to harden
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s'endurcir verbe pronominal1) ( devenir plus robuste) to become stronger2) ( devenir insensible) to become hardened* * *ɑ̃dyʀsiʀ vt1) (physiquement) to toughen upCes exercices servent à endurcir les soldats. — These exercises are to toughen up the soldiers.
2) (moralement) to harden* * *endurcir verb table: finirA vtr1 ( rendre plus robuste) [travail, sport] to strengthen [corps, caractère]; endurcir qn contre to build up sb's resistance to;2 ( rendre insensible) [épreuve, égoïsme] to harden.B s'endurcir vpr1 ( devenir plus robuste) [corps, caractère] to become stronger;2 ( devenir insensible) [cœur, âme] to become hardened; s'endurcir contre to become inured to.[ɑ̃dyrsir] verbe transitifêtre endurci à to be hardened to, to be inured to2. [rendre insensible] to harden————————s'endurcir verbe pronominal intransitifje me suis endurci avec l'âge age has made me tougher ou has toughened mes'endurcir à to become hardened ou inured to2. [devenir insensible] to harden one's heart -
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musculation [myskylasjɔ̃]feminine noun* * *myskylasjɔ̃(exercices de) musculation — Sport bodybuilding; ( après une maladie) exercises to strengthen the muscles
* * *myskylasjɔ̃ nf* * *musculation nf Sport (exercices de) musculation bodybuilding; ( après une maladie) exercises to strengthen the muscles; salle de musculation weights room.[myskylasjɔ̃] nom féminin -
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reinforce (to), strengthen (to)Dictionnaire d'ingénierie, d'architecture et de construction > conforter
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19 consolider
reinforce (to), strengthen (to)Dictionnaire d'ingénierie, d'architecture et de construction > consolider
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20 charger
charger [∫aʀʒe]➭ TABLE 31. transitive verba. to load ; [+ batterie] to charge• charger un client [taxi] to pick up a passengerb. ( = donner une responsabilité) charger qn de (faire) qch to give sb the responsibility of (doing) sthc. ( = caricaturer) to overdo2. reflexive verb• se charger de [+ tâche] to see to* * *ʃaʀʒe
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charger un client — [taxi] to pick up a passenger ou fare
2) ( remplir le chargeur) to load [arme, appareil photo]3) Informatique to load [disquette, programme] ( dans into)4) Électrotechnique to charge [batterie, accumulateur]5) ( outrer) to overdo [description, aspect]6) ( confier une mission à)7) ( accabler) to bring evidence against [accusé]8) ( attaquer) to charge at [foule]
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verbe intransitif [armée, taureau] to charge
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se charger verbe pronominal1) ( s'occuper)2) ( prendre des bagages) to weigh oneself down3) Arméese charger facilement — [arme] to be easy to load
* * *ʃaʀʒe1. vt1) [camion, voiture] to load2) [fusil, caméra] to load3) [batterie] to charge4) [personne]charger qn de qch (pour une tâche ponctuelle) — to put sb in charge of doing sth, to give sb the responsibility for sth, (pour un rôle, un poste) to put sb in charge of sth
charger qn de faire qch (pour une mission, un rôle) — to put sb in charge of doing sth, to give sb the responsibility of doing sth, (pour un simple service ou message: demander) to ask somebody to do sth
Paul m'a chargé de vous dire que la clé est sous le paillasson. — Paul asked me to tell you that the key's under the mat.
2. viMILITAIRE to charge* * *charger verb table: mangerA vtr1 gén to load [marchandises] (dans into; sur onto); to load [véhicule, navire, avion, brouette, animal] (de with); charger des bagages dans une voiture to load luggage into a car; péniche chargée de sable barge loaded with sand; charger un client [taxi] to pick up a passenger ou fare; il a chargé le sac sur son dos he heaved the bag onto his back; trop charger qch to overload sth;2 ( remplir le chargeur) to load [arme, appareil photo, caméra];3 Ordinat to load [disquette, programme] (dans into);4 Électrotech to charge [batterie, accumulateur];6 ( confier une mission à) charger qn de qch to make sb responsible for sth; charger qn de faire to give sb the responsibility of doing, to make sb responsible for doing; il l'a chargé de répondre au téléphone he gave him the responsibility ou the job of answering the phone; elle m'a chargé de vous transmettre ses amitiés she asked me to give you her regards; je l'ai chargé d'une mission de confiance I entrusted him with an important mission; être chargé de to be in charge of; c'est lui qui est chargé de l'enquête he is in charge of the investigation; nous sommes chargés de l'évacuation des blessés or d'évacuer les blessés we are in charge of evacuating the wounded; ils sont chargés de faire respecter la loi it is their job to enforce the law;7 ( accabler) to bring evidence against [accusé, suspect];8 ( attaquer) to charge at [foule, manifestants, ennemi].B vi [armée, taureau] to charge.C se charger vpr1 ( s'occuper) se charger de to take responsibility for; je m'en charge I'll see to it, I'll look after it; je me charge de le leur dire I'll tell them; apportez à manger, je me charge de la boisson bring some food, I'll look after the drinks ou I'll take care of the drinks; nous nous chargerons de vous trouver un logement we will undertake to find you accommodation; il s'est chargé de découvrir la vérité he made it his business to find out (the truth);2 ( prendre des bagages) to weigh oneself down; ne te charge pas trop don't weigh yourself down too much;4 Mil se charger facilement [arme] to be easy to load.[ʃarʒe] verbe transitif1. [mettre un poids sur] to loadil est entré, les bras chargés de cadeaux he came in loaded down with presentsêtre chargé comme une bête ou un âne ou un baudet to be weighed down2. [prendre en charge - suj: taxi] to pick up (separable)3. [alourdir, encombrer] to overload4. [arme, caméra, magnétoscope] to load (up)5. [d'une responsabilité]7. [exagérer - portrait] to overdo8. [incriminer]certains témoins ont essayé de le charger au maximum some witnesses tried to strengthen the prosecution's case against him9. [attaquer] to charge (at)————————se charger de verbe pronominal plus prépositionquant à lui, je m'en charge personnellement I'll personally take good care of him
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