What does ajuster in French mean?

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

The word ajuster in French means adjust, alter, alter, take aim at. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ajuster

adjust

verbe transitif (mettre au point)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le technicien ajuste la pièce pour l'assemblage.
The technician adjusts the part for assembly.

alter

verbe transitif (adapter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il faut encore qu'il ajuste sa conduite.
He still needs to alter his behavior.

alter

verbe transitif (Couture : mettre à la bonne taille)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La couturière doit encore ajuster la robe.
The dressmaker still needs to alter the dress.

take aim at

verbe transitif (viser)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le chasseur ajuste le chevreuil et tire.
The hunter takes aim at the deer and fires.

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