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disable

[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]

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verb

Désactiver, neutraliser

To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.

Examples :

"The accident completely disabled the athlete, taking away his ability to run. "

L'accident a complètement désactivé l'athlète, lui ôtant sa capacité à courir.

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verb

Handicaper, invalider

(chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.

Examples :

"Falling off the horse disabled him."

Être tombé du cheval l'a handicapé.

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verb

Désactiver, mettre hors service

To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

Examples :

"The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane."

Le pilote a dû désactiver le pilote automatique de son avion.

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adjective

Incapable, inapte

Lacking ability; unable.

Examples :

"The disabled elevator made it impossible for the elderly woman to reach the second floor. "

L'ascenseur en panne a rendu impossible l'accès au deuxième étage pour la vieille femme.

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