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Blanchir

Definition

Blanchir means "to whiten" or "to bleach." In French language learning context, it often refers to lightening or whitening something such as clothes or teeth.

Related terms

Teint (Complexion): Teint refers to one's complexion or skin tone. When talking about blanchir in relation to teint, it could mean trying to lighten one's complexion through various methods.

Éclaircir (To lighten): Éclaircir is another term related to blanchir which means "to lighten." It can be used when referring to hair color or even brightening a photograph.

Décolorer (To decolorize): Décolorer is similar to blanchir and means "to decolorize" or remove color from something. It can be used when talking about removing color from hair or fabric.

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  • AP French - 3.1 Beauty and Aesthetics

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