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hâler

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Definition: to get some sun (can mean "to tan" or "to burn")

Les pêcheurs sont toujours hâlés - Fishermen always have lots of sun (e.g., on their faces and arms)

Sa peau hâle facilement - His skin colors (tans or burns) easily

Related: le hâle - suntan, sunburn; hâlé (adj) - tanned, sunburned; haler - to haul, tow

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