doubler
Meanings
Verb
1. to double, duplicate
2. to double-cross
3. to overtake, pass
4. to dub (sound engineering)
5. to repeat a school year (Belgium)
6. to line (a coat)
Examples39
Nous avons été doublé ce coup-ci.
We've been double-crossed this time.
A cet instant précis, il a décidé de doubler la mise.
At that precise instant, he decided to double the bet.
Sur l'autoroute, nous avons eu l'occasion de doubler de nombreux véhicules.
On the motorway, we had the opportunity to overtake many vehicles. (UK)
On the freeway, we had the opportunity to pass many vehicles. (US)
On ne pouvait pas le doubler.
We could not overtake him.
Je n'aime pas regarder des films doublés.
I don't like watching dubbed movies.
Je n'aime pas les films doublés.
I don't like dubbed movies.