doubler

This is the 2855th most frequent French word.

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doubler

To double, overtake, or dub (in film).


Here, 'doubler' is used to mean overtaking or passing a vehicle, commonly employed in driving contexts.

Il a doublé les voitures sur l'autoroute.

He overtook the cars on the highway.


In this usage, 'doubler' refers to the act of replacing the original audio of a movie with a new voice track in a different language.

Ce film a été doublé en anglais.

This movie has been dubbed in English.


Here, 'doubler' indicates that an amount or quantity has increased to twice its original value.

La production de l'usine a doublé cette année.

The factory's production has doubled this year.