Prononçait (en. Pronounced)

pro-non-sé

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Articulating sounds to form words.
He was pronouncing the words with difficulty.
Il prononçait les mots avec difficulté.
To express something aloud.
She was giving an emotional speech.
Elle prononçait un discours émouvant.
To make an official statement.
The president was delivering a speech.
Le président prononçait une allocution.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pronuntiare', meaning 'to announce' or 'to declare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pronounce a judgment
To make a statement or an assessment about something.
prononcer un jugement
to pronounce vows
To express wishes or intentions, often during a ceremony.
prononcer des vœux
to pronounce words
To say something, often related to promises or speeches.
prononcer des paroles

Related Words

pronunciation
The action of pronouncing words.
prononciation
pronounced
The correct articulation of the sounds of a language.
prononcé

Slang Meanings

To use jargon in a speech.
In his presentation, he used technical terms.
Dans son exposé, il a prononcé des termes techniques.
To respond quickly or casually.
She answered her response without thinking.
Elle a prononcé sa réponse sans réfléchir.