What does affleurer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word affleurer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use affleurer in French.

The word affleurer in French means show, come up to, be flush, be level, thin. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word affleurer

show

verbe transitif (émerger)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Faites attention en nageant, des rochers affleurent.
Take care when you're swimming; there are rocks showing on the surface.

come up to

verbe transitif (toucher)

Depuis la crue, la rivière affleure les berges.
Because of the floods, the water now comes up to the top of the river bank.

be flush, be level

verbe transitif (être à niveau)

Le menuisier est content, les portes de l'armoire affleurent bien.
The joiner is happy; the wardrobe doors are flush.

thin

verbe transitif (délayer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
En papeterie, il faut affleurer la pâte avant utilisation.
In papermaking, the paste must be thinned before use.

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