Transpirer vs Suer

Kay C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Transpirer vs Suer

Why is the "best answer" given as suer but the final para uses transpirer?

Asked 3 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Kay,

I have checked the exercise and both 'suer' and 'transpirer' are accepted.

Technically ,

to sweat suer

to perspire = transpirer

Hope this helps!

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Kay,

I have only read the initial intro. text and haven't done the actual exercise.

"suer" relates to becoming too warm or emotion / physical effort. These may well be experienced by ladies selecting a new outfit.

Later on, a necklace is offered to be lent which does not necessarily imply a mild sweat, it could have been an unexpected event that "transpired".

I'm speculating, but maybe this is the context in which "transpirer" is used?

Jim

 

Transpirer vs Suer

Why is the "best answer" given as suer but the final para uses transpirer?

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