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    Recommandait (en. Recommended)

    ʁə.kɔ.mɑ̃.dɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate or advise an action to someone.
    He recommended taking the train rather than the bus.
    Il recommandait de prendre le train plutôt que l'autobus.
    To suggest something as preferable.
    She highly recommended this book.
    Elle recommandait vivement ce livre.
    To propose favorably.
    Doctors recommend exercising regularly.
    Les médecins recommandent de faire de l'exercice régulièrement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'recommendare', composed of 're-' and 'commendare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I recommend leaving
    Phrase often used to advise a departure time.
    Je recommande départ
    She recommended this restaurant to me
    Indicates that someone suggested trying this restaurant.
    Elle m'a recommandé ce restaurant
    Professional recommendations
    Advice or suggestions made in a professional context.
    Recommandations professionnelles

    Related Words

    recommendation
    The action of recommending something.
    recommandation
    recommended
    That which has been suggested or advised.
    recommandé
    to order
    To officially request something.
    commander

    Slang Meanings

    Informal advice.
    I'm giving you a recommendation to go there.
    Je te fait une reco pour aller là-bas.
    To suggest something trendy.
    It's an awesome recommendation for the evening.
    C'est une reco de dingue pour la soirée.