Shrink in French

Definition

Definition in EnglishTo become smaller, or to make clothes smaller, by washing or drying them too hot.

Definition in FrenchDevenir plus petit, ou rendre un vêtement plus petit, à cause d'un lavage trop chaud.

Example sentences

• Le sèche-linge a rétréci mon pull préféré, maintenant on dirait un vêtement de poupée.🔊

  The dryer shrank my favorite sweater — it looks like doll clothes now.

• Mon jean a rétréci au lavage, ou c'est moi qui ai pris du poids ?🔊

  Did my jeans shrink in the wash, or have I just put on weight?

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