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    Doubler (en. Double)

    /dub.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Twice as large or important.
    He doubled his total sales compared to last year.
    Il a doublé son total de ventes par rapport à l'année dernière.
    To bypass an obstacle by going around it.
    He had to overtake the slow car in front of him.
    Il a dû doubler la voiture qui était lent devant lui.
    To make an additional recording of a movie or show in another language.
    This movie has been dubbed in several languages.
    Ce film a été doublé en plusieurs langues.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'duplicare', meaning 'to do twice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to overtake a corner
    To change direction by going around a corner.
    doubler un coin
    to dub a movie
    To make a version of a movie in another language.
    doubler un film
    to double one's bets
    To increase the amount of a bet.
    doubler ses mises

    Related Words

    double
    Adjective meaning twice.
    double
    stand-in
    Person or object that replaces something or someone.
    doublure
    dubbing
    Process of recording voices in another language.
    doublage

    Slang Meanings

    To speed up to get ahead.
    He passed everyone on the highway.
    Il a doublé tout le monde sur l'autoroute.
    To speak about someone in a casual manner.
    He overtook his friend in the race.
    Il a doublé son pote à la course.