vomir
verb
Senses
- 1.
to vomit
to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth
- 2.
to spew out; to eject
to forcefully discharge or emit something
- 3.
to express with disgust or anger
to utter words or feelings in a violent, vehement manner
Examples
"Il a vomi toute la nuit à cause de la grippe."
He vomited all night because of the flu.
"Le volcan a vomi de la lave et des cendres."
The volcano spewed out lava and ash.
"Elle a vomi ses insultes avec rage."
She spewed out her insults with rage.
Usage
Standard verb used in medical/physical contexts; also used figuratively for violent utterances or emissions. Conjugates regularly (-er verb). Common in colloquial speech with subject "il/elle" or reflexive forms like "avoir envie de vomir" (to feel like vomiting).
Conjugation
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