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taler

Definition: to bruise (literally and figuratively)

Si tu laisses tomber les citrons sur les pêches, ils les taleront - If you drop the lemons on the peaches, they'll bruise them

Les accusations ont talé son amour-propre - The accusation bruised his ego

Related: talé (adj) - bruised

Les bananes talées sont à moitié prix - The bruised bananas are half price

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Pronunciation: [ta lay]

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