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évoquer

evoke, call to mind

verb eh-voh-KEH Less Common

Also means

mention, bring up

Usage Note

Évoquer is used both for evoking a memory or atmosphere and for mentioning a topic in conversation. Unlike rappeler ('to remind'), évoquer implies a more indirect, suggestive calling-up of something. The noun form is évocation.

Examples

"Cette musique évoque mon enfance à la mer."

Natural Translation

This music evokes my childhood at the sea.

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