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English to French Dictionary

neutralize Meaning in French (neutralize signification en français)

neutraliser
neutraliser in English:neutralize
IPA:nø.tʁa.li.ze
Phonetic:nœtralize
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de neutralize en français est neutraliser. (Rendre quelque chose inefficace ou inoffensif en contrecarrant son effet ou son pouvoir.)

Definitions of Neutralize

  1. 1
    verb
    neutraliser

    To render something ineffective or harmless by counteracting its effect or power.

    Rendre quelque chose inefficace ou inoffensif en contrecarrant son effet ou son pouvoir.

  2. 2
    verb
    neutraliser

    In chemistry, to make a solution neither acidic nor alkaline, bringing its pH to 7.

    En chimie, rendre une solution ni acide ni alcaline, en ramenant son pH à 7.

Example Sentences

casual

“The antidote helped to neutralize the poison in his system.”

L'antidote a aidé à neutraliser le poison dans son organisme.

business

“We need to neutralize the acid with a base.”

Nous devons neutraliser l'acide avec une base.

formal

“The government tried to neutralize the threat posed by the rebels.”

Le gouvernement a tenté de neutraliser la menace posée par les rebelles.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

annulerdésamorcerinvalider

In English:

counteractnullifycanceloffsetnegate

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

activeraggraver

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseneutralized
present participleneutralizing
nounneutralization
agent nounneutralizer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

neutralize a threatcollocation

To eliminate or render harmless a potential danger.

neutralize an acidcollocation

To make an acidic substance chemically neutral by adding a base.

neutralize an opponentcollocation

To make an adversary ineffective or unable to act, often by force.