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to inflate
01
gonfler, remplir d'air
to make something full by air or gas
Transitive: to inflate an expandable object
Exemples
The swimmer inflated the life jacket before entering the water, ensuring buoyancy and safety.
Le nageur a gonflé le gilet de sauvetage avant d'entrer dans l'eau, assurant ainsi la flottabilité et la sécurité.
02
gonfler, exagérer
to increase something significantly or excessively
Transitive: to inflate a price
Exemples
The landlord inflated the rent for the apartment, taking advantage of the high demand in the area.
Le propriétaire a gonflé le loyer de l'appartement, profitant de la forte demande dans la région.
03
gonfler, se dilater
to expand or become swollen with air or gas
Intransitive
Exemples
As the tire inflated, it slowly regained its shape, ready to be mounted back onto the car.
Alors que le pneu gonflait, il reprenait lentement sa forme, prêt à être remonté sur la voiture.
04
gonfler, exagérer
to make something seem more impressive or important than it actually is
Transitive: to inflate a fact
Exemples
He tends to inflate his stories when retelling them to make them sound more exciting and dramatic.
Il a tendance à enfler ses histoires lorsqu'il les raconte pour les rendre plus excitantes et dramatiques.
05
gonfler, augmenter
to increase the supply of currency or credit in an economy, leading to a rise in prices of goods and services
Transitive: to inflate the economy or a currency
Exemples
Government spending programs can sometimes inadvertently inflate the economy, causing prices to soar.
Les programmes de dépenses gouvernementales peuvent parfois gonfler involontairement l'économie, faisant monter les prix.
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