Recommande (en. Recommended)

/ʁekɔ̃mɑ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To advise something to someone based on its qualities.
She highly recommends this restaurant to her friends.
Elle recommande vivement ce restaurant à ses amis.
To suggest an action.
I recommend reading this book before traveling.
Je recommande de lire ce livre avant de voyager.
To make an official recommendation.
The doctor recommends complete rest.
Le médecin recommande un repos complet.

Etymology

The origin of the verb 'recommander' comes from the Latin 'recommendare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

warmly recommend
To make a recommendation with strong emphasis.
recommander chaudement
official recommendation
Advice given by an authority or an expert.
recommandation officielle
to be recommended by
To be in relation to or have a good relationship with someone who can provide support.
se recommander de

Related Words

advice
Recommendation or advice given to guide a decision.
conseil
suggest
To propose something to someone.
suggérer
advocate
To recommend something by emphasizing its importance.
préconiser

Slang Meanings

Chill recommend
For a fun outing, I'll give you a chill recommend.
Pour une sortie sympa, je te fais une recom' à la cool.
Express recommend
I need an express recommend for the restaurant.
J'ai besoin d'une recom' express pour le resto.