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ôter

remove, take off

verb oh-TEH Less Common

Usage Note

Ôter is a slightly formal or literary synonym of enlever and retirerôtez votre manteau means 'take off your coat.' It is commonly used in the expression ôter de l'esprit (to put out of one's mind). The circumflex on the 'ô' reflects a historical 's' that was dropped.

Examples

"Ôtez vos chaussures avant d'entrer."

Natural Translation

Remove your shoes before entering.

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