Prononce (en. Pronounce)

/pʁɔnɔ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To express something orally.
He pronounces a speech in front of the audience.
Il prononce un discours devant le public.
To articulate words or sounds.
She pronounces the letters very clearly.
Elle prononce très clairement les lettres.
To declare officially.
The judge pronounces the court's decision.
Le juge prononce la décision de la cour.

Etymology

From Old French 'prononcer', derived from Latin 'pronuntiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pronounces a name
Declares or states the name of someone or something.
prononce un nom
pronounces a truth
Asserts something true.
prononce une vérité

Related Words

pronunciation
Action of pronouncing words correctly.
prononciation
declaration
Act by which something is pronounced or announced.
déclaration

Slang Meanings

To speak without thinking
He pronounces anything without thinking about it.
Il prononce n'importe quoi sans y penser.
To tell a joke
He told a joke that made everyone laugh.
Il a prononcé une blague qui a fait rire tout le monde.