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    Soustraire (en. Subtract)

    /sutʁɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perform the operation of subtraction.
    To solve this equation, you need to subtract 5 from 10.
    Pour résoudre cette équation, il faut soustraire 5 de 10.
    To make something less present or less significant.
    He diminished the significance of this project by not participating.
    Il a soustrait l'importance de ce projet en ne participant pas.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'subtraere', which means 'to withdraw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    subtract points
    To deduct points from a grade or score.
    soustraire des points
    exempt from the obligation
    To be exempt from an obligation.
    soustraire à l'obligation

    Related Words

    subtraction
    The action of subtracting.
    soustraction
    deduction
    Deduction, particularly in a mathematical context.
    dédure

    Slang Meanings

    To remove insistently.
    He removed that detail from the conversation.
    Il a soustrait ce détail de la conversation.
    To get rid of something.
    He got rid of his problems by going on a trip.
    Il a soustrait ses problèmes en partant en voyage.