soustraire
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Meanings
Verb
1. to subtract (to remove or reduce)
2. to subtract (mathematics)
3. to avoid, to escape (from) (reflexive)
4. to preserve, protect from; free from
Examples6
to avoid one's obligations
Can you subtract six from ten?
Subtract two from ten and you have eight.
I've removed the comma.
His negotiators had disobeyed his orders.
Instead of adding, I had to learn to subtract.