Is another translation of this: Il a abattu le parrain? My French dictionary gives the definition of abattre as `to shoot down ` or `to kill` Is there a nuance?
Il a descendu le Parrain
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Il a descendu le Parrain
This question relates to:French lesson "Descendre can be used with avoir or être in compound tenses depending on its meaning in French (Le Passé Composé)"
Asked 3 years ago
Bonjour James,
You are correct that 'abattre [qqn]' means 'to shoot down [sb]'. The direct translation for 'to kill' is 'tuer'.
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !
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