gommer
French → English
(action) To erase: to remove markings, typically pencil lead, using an eraser or rubber.
L'étudiant a dû gommer ses erreurs de calcul avant de rendre sa copie.
(English) The student had to erase his calculation errors before handing in his paper.
On peut facilement gommer un trait de crayon sur ce papier épais.
(English) You can easily erase a pencil line on this thick paper.
(figurative) To blur: to make something less apparent or to diminish its intensity; to tone down.
Le nouveau règlement vise à gommer les inégalités entre les différents services.
(English) The new regulation aims to blur the inequalities between different departments.
Cette crème hydratante aide à gommer les premières rides du visage.
(English) This moisturizing cream helps to blur the first wrinkles on the face.
Entry ID: fr:en:gommer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary