Prononcé (en. Pronounced)
/pʁɔnɔse/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Spoken aloud.
The word was pronounced confidently.
Le mot a été prononcé avec assurance.
To have a certain importance in the way something is said.
She pronounced her name in a very solemn manner.
Elle a prononcé son nom d'une manière très solennelle.
To express a judgment or opinion verbally.
The teacher pronounced a verdict on the assignment.
Le professeur a prononcé un verdict sur le devoir.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'pronuntiare', which means to announce, declare.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pronounced like
Indicates the way in which something should be said.
prononcé comme
well pronounced
Used to describe clear and precise articulation.
bien prononcé
to have pronounced
To ask someone to state something.
faire prononcer
Related Words
to pronounce
To state something aloud.
prononcer
pronunciation
The manner of saying a word.
prononciation
to re-pronounce
To say something again.
réprononcer
Slang Meanings
To say something in an emphatic manner.
He pronounced as if his life depended on it.
Il a prononcé comme si sa vie en dépendait.
To announce an important piece of news.
She pronounced the announcement in the most dramatic way possible.
Elle a prononcé l'annonce de la manière la plus dramatique possible.