French dictionary
gommer/ɡɔm/
verb · B1 · Frequency 18812
verb
Meanings
to gum, to apply glue
Refers to applying glue to something, typically used as a transitive verb.
to erase, to rub out
Refers to removing writing or marks with an eraser or similar tool, typically used as a transitive verb.
Examples
L'artisan gomme les bords de la feuille avant de les assembler.
The craftsman applies glue to the edges of the sheet before assembling them.
Je gomme les rabats de l'enveloppe avec un pinceau fin.
I apply glue to the envelope flaps with a fine brush.
Je gomme les traits de crayon qui dépassent du dessin.
I erase the pencil lines that extend beyond the drawing.
Elle gomme soigneusement la mauvaise réponse dans son cahier.
She carefully erases the wrong answer in her notebook.