filer

Definitions of filer
  1. verb
    go away from a place
    synonyms: partir, quitter, s'en aller
    partir, quitter
    move out of or depart from
    quitter
    remove oneself from an association with or participation in
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    antonyms:
    arriver, arriver à, atteindre
    reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
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    aller quelque part, sortir
    leave the house to go somewhere
    partir, quitter
    go away or leave
    décamper, foutre le camp, s'en aller
    leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form
    s'attarder, tarder, traîner
    leave slowly and hesitantly
    mettre en route, partir, s'envoler
    leave
    fuir, s'enfuir, se sauver
    flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
    abandonner, laisser, quitter
    leave behind empty; move out of
    décoller
    depart from the ground
    fuir, prendre la fuite, s'enfuir
    run away quickly
    se donner rendez-vous
    go on a date with
  2. verb
    come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
    synonyms:
    effiler, effilocher
    become undone
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    type of:
    briser, casser
    become separated into pieces or fragments
  3. verb
    follow in or as if in pursuit
    synonyms: poursuivre
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    types:
    suivre
    go after with the intent to catch
    chasser, pourchasser
    pursue or chase relentlessly
    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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