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    Raconter (en. Tell)

    /ʁa.kɔ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To recount or narrate a fact or event.
    He loves to tell funny stories.
    Il aime raconter des histoires drôles.
    To explain something by describing it.
    Can you tell me how you met Marie?
    Peux-tu me raconter comment tu as rencontré Marie ?
    To reveal or disclose information.
    She told her adventure to the group.
    Elle a raconté son aventure au groupe.

    Etymology

    From the old verb 'racont', based on the verb 'conter' with the prefix 'ra-'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tell tall tales
    To tell lies or implausible stories.
    raconter des salades
    to tell one's life story
    To share personal anecdotes.
    raconter sa vie
    to tell one’s friends
    To narrate interesting events to one’s friends.
    raconter à ses amis

    Related Words

    narration
    Action of telling a story.
    narration
    tale
    Generally fictional story, often meant for children.
    conte
    story
    A narrative of events, whether real or imagined.
    histoire

    Slang Meanings

    Telling stories to impress.
    He always tells stories to show off.
    Il raconte toujours des histoires pour se montrer.
    To exaggerate a fact.
    Don't tell stories, it wasn't that incredible.
    Ne raconte pas des histoires, ce n'était pas aussi incroyable.