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dresser

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: to draw or write up; to stand up, raise, erect

J'ai dressé la liste d'invités - I drew up the guest list.

Vas-tu dresser un plan pour nos amis ? - Are you going to draw up a map for our friends?

Ils vont dresser une statue dans le parc - They're going to erect a statue in the park.

Dressez les têtes - Raise your heads.

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Pronunciation: [dray say] Audio Link

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