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filtrer

to filter

verb feel-TREH Rare
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Also means

to screen

Usage Note

filtrer is used concretely for passing a liquid through a filter and figuratively for vetting calls, emails, or information. Filtrer les appels (to screen calls) is a very common expression. The related noun is filtre (filter), and filtration is used in technical contexts.

Examples

"Il filtre tous ses appels avant de répondre."

Natural Translation

He screens all his calls before answering.

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