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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
He inflated the balloon by blowing air into it until it reached its maximum size.
Il a gonflé le ballon en y soufflant de l'air jusqu'à ce qu'il atteigne sa taille maximale.
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
He inflated his estimate of the project's cost, hoping to secure more funding than necessary.
Il a gonflé son estimation du coût du projet, espérant obtenir plus de financement que nécessaire.
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
The balloon inflated gradually as air was pumped into it, growing larger with each passing moment.
Le ballon gonfla progressivement à mesure que l'air y était pompé, devenant plus gros à chaque instant.
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
The politician tried to inflate his accomplishments during the campaign speech.
Le politicien a essayé de gonfler ses réalisations pendant le discours de campagne.
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
The central bank decided to inflate the currency to stimulate economic growth.
La banque centrale a décidé d'injecter de la monnaie pour stimuler la croissance économique.
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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