French dictionary

centrer/sɑ̃tʁ/

verb · B1 · Frequency 10367

verb

Meanings

  1. to center (put into, move into to center)

    Typically used for physical positioning or centering an image.

  2. to focus on, to concentrate on something

    Used figuratively to indicate the focal point of attention or activity.

Examples

  • Je centre l'image sur le visage du modèle.

    I center the image on the model's face.

  • Elle centre la table au milieu de la pièce.

    She centers the table in the middle of the room.

  • Le technicien centre le projecteur avant la présentation.

    The technician centers the projector before the presentation.

Keep learning this word in the app

Verb conjugation