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verser

to pour

verb vair-SEH Less Common

Also means

to pay out, to transfer (money)

Usage Note

Verser covers both pouring a liquid (verser de l'eau) and transferring funds (verser un salaire). The noun versement means 'payment' or 'instalment'. The phrase verser des larmes ('to shed tears') is a common literary expression.

Examples

"Il a versé du vin dans les verres."

Natural Translation

He poured wine into the glasses.

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