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freshen

/ˈfrɛʃən/

Translations

freshenverb

freshened

Past Simple

freshened

Past Participle

freshening

Gerund

/ˈfrɛʃən/

rafraîchirSens général : rendre plus agréable, plus propre, plus neuf ou plus frais ; s’emploie aussi pour l’air, le vent ou le temps.

She decided to freshen the room with a new coat of paint.

Elle a décidé de rafraîchir la pièce avec une nouvelle couche de peinture.

Additional translations

se rafraîchirSens réfléchi : reprendre un aspect plus alerte ou plus reposé.

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freshenverb

To make something more pleasant or attractive by adding or changing something.

She decided to freshen the room with a new coat of paint.

To make something cleaner or more fragrant.

He used air freshener to freshen the air in the living room.

To make oneself feel more awake or alert.

After a long flight, she went to the restroom to freshen up before the meeting.

Of wind, air, or weather: to become stronger, cooler, or fresher.

The breeze freshened as dusk fell.