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    Raconté (en. Tell)

    /ʁakɔ̃te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Explain or relate a story to someone.
    He told his journey to all his friends.
    Il a raconté son voyage à tous ses amis.
    Put real or fictional events into narrative form.
    She told a fable full of wisdom.
    Elle a raconté une fable pleine de sagesse.
    Reproduce or remember a past event.
    They recounted childhood memories.
    Ils ont raconté des souvenirs d'enfance.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'recordari', meaning 'to remember'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tell stories
    Explain stories or anecdotes.
    raconter des histoires
    tell about one's life
    Sharing personal experiences.
    raconter sa vie
    tell fibs
    Tell lies or unbelievable stories.
    raconter des bobards

    Related Words

    narrative
    Narration of events or stories.
    récit
    narration
    Action of telling or relating.
    narration
    short story
    Short story, often fictional.
    historiette
    fable
    Short story with a moral lesson.
    fable

    Slang Meanings

    Tell lies or embellish the truth.
    He always tells far-fetched stories.
    Il raconte toujours des histoires à dormir debout.
    Speak in an exaggerated way to attract attention.
    She told it as if it were the end of the world.
    Elle a raconté ça comme si c'était la fin du monde.