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Virer

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Definition: to turn (a vehicle), to change (color or other aspect), to kick or chuck out; to transfer (money)

Il faut virer le bateau ! - You have to turn the boat!

Ma chemise a viré au rose - My shirt turned pink. 

"Il a viré ma femme !" (from the terrific movie "Le Dîner de cons") - He kicked my wife out!

J'ai viré 100 francs à ton compte - I transfered 100 francs into your account.

Related: le virement - transfer

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