How is the word répulsif translated from French to English

English translation
Repellent
noun

Substance qui éloigne les insectes ou les animaux.

A substance that keeps insects or animals away.

Examples with “répulsif”

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  • Le répulsif a tenu les moustiques à distance pendant le pique-nique. — The repellent kept the mosquitoes away during the picnic.

  • L'odeur répugnante a fait fuir tout le monde de la pièce. — The repellent smell made everyone leave the room.

  • Cette veste est imperméable, parfaite pour la pluie. — This jacket is repellent to water, perfect for rain.

  • Peux-tu remettre du répulsif avant que nous sortions ? — Can you apply more repellent before we go outside?

  • Ce comportement répugnant est-il vraiment nécessaire ? — Is that repellent behavior really necessary?

  • Peux-tu me conseiller un produit imperméabilisant pour le jardin ? — Can you recommend a repellent spray for the garden?

  • Je dois acheter un nouveau répulsif contre les insectes pour le camping. — I need to buy a new insect repellent for the camping trip.

  • Je trouve son attitude assez répugnante pendant les réunions. — I find his attitude quite repellent during meetings.

  • La surface est conçue pour être imperméable à l'humidité. — The surface is designed to be repellent against moisture.

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