Tordre et presser fortement quelque chose pour en extraire le liquide.
To twist and squeeze something tightly to remove liquid.
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J'essore la chemise mouillée pour en retirer l'eau. — I wring the wet shirt to remove the water.
Elle a décidé de tordre la serviette mouillée avant de l'étendre. — She decided to wring the wet towel before hanging it up.
Ils ont réussi à arracher un don à ce riche bienfaiteur. — They managed to wring a donation from the wealthy benefactor.
Pourrais-tu essorer l'éponge pour moi ? — Could you wring out the sponge for me, please?
Peux-tu tordre cette chemise après le lavage ? — Can you wring this shirt out after washing it?
Comment arracher davantage de soutien pour ce projet ? — How can we wring more support for this project?
Après le lavage, elle essore bien les serviettes. — After washing, she wrings the towels tightly.
Il se tordait les mains nerveusement pendant l'entretien. — He wrung his hands nervously during the interview.
Arrache-lui la vérité en douceur. — Please wring the truth out of him gently.
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