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furbish

/ˈfɜːbɪʃ/

/ˈfɜrbɪʃ/

Translations

furbishnoun

/ˈfɜː.bɪʃ/

/ˈfɝː.bɪʃ/

Used (chiefly informally) to denote the act or process of polishing or renovating; generally uncountable.

remise en état

The chairs need a furbish before the guests arrive.

Les chaises ont besoin d'une remise en état avant l'arrivée des invités.

Additional translations

polissagePour l'action de faire briller une surface par frottement.

rénovation

furbishverb

furbished

Past Simple

furbished

Past Participle

furbishing

Gerund

/ˈfɜːbɪʃ/

/ˈfɜrbɪʃ/

polirSurtout pour le métal, les armes ou les surfaces brillantes.

The soldier carefully furbished his sword before the parade.

Le soldat a soigneusement poli son épée avant le défilé.

rénover

He decided to furbish the old table to make it look new again.

Il a décidé de rénover la vieille table pour lui redonner l'air d'être neuve.

Additional translations

astiquerFamilier ou courant pour faire briller par frottement.

remettre en état

Synonyms

Definitions

furbishnoun

The act or process of polishing, renovating, or giving a new appearance to something.

The dining room chairs just need a quick furbish before the guests arrive.

furbishverb

To restore to good condition; renovate or polish.

He decided to furbish the old table to make it look new again.

To brighten or polish (something, especially a weapon or piece of metal) by rubbing.

The soldier carefully furbished his sword before the parade.