frotter

Definitions of frotter
  1. verb
    bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
    synonyms: astiquer, polir
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    type of:
    perfectionner
    make perfect or complete
  2. verb
    clean with hard rubbing
  3. verb
    cause friction
    synonyms: frictionner
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    type of:
    toucher, être contigu
    be in direct physical contact with; make contact
  4. verb
    rub hard or scrub
    synonyms: décaper
  5. verb
    move over something with pressure
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    éponger
    clean with a sponge, by rubbing
    astiquer
    touch or rub constantly
    décaper
    rub hard or scrub
    gratter
    scratch repeatedly
    effacer, essuyer
    rub with a circular motion
    type of:
    passer sa main sur
    pass over, across, or through
  6. verb
    scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
    synonyms: gratter
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    type of:
    irriter
    excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
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