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doubler

to double, to dub

verb doo-BLEH Less Common

Also means

to overtake (driving)

Usage Note

Doubler covers several distinct senses: doubling a quantity, dubbing a film (un film doublé en français), and overtaking another vehicle on the road. A doublure is both a film stand-in and the lining of a garment — the common thread being 'replacement/second layer'.

Examples

"Ce film a été doublé en français."

Natural Translation

This film was dubbed in French.

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