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frottieren

to towel-dry

verb fro-TEE-ren Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Origin: from French frotter (to rub)

Also means

to rub down with a towel

Usage Note

Frottieren means to rub the body down with a towel, as after a shower or a swim. It is a regular weak verb (er frottiert sich); the related material is das Frottee (terrycloth).

Examples

"Nach dem Duschen frottiert er sich kräftig."

Natural Translation

After showering he rubs himself down vigorously.

Literal Translation

After the showering rubs-down he himself vigorously.

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