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centrer

to center

verb sahn-TREH Rare
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Also means

to focus on

Usage Note

Centrer means to position something at the center, or figuratively to orient a discussion or effort around a focal point. In typography and design, centrer un texte means 'to center-align text'. The reflexive se centrer sur means 'to focus on' or 'to be centered around' something.

Examples

"Essaie de centrer le tableau sur le mur."

Natural Translation

Try to center the painting on the wall.

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