Also means
have an effect on
Usage Note
Influer is always followed by sur + noun (influer sur une décision); you cannot use a direct object without the preposition. It is slightly more formal than influencer. The related noun influence (f) is used freely, but the verb influer requires the sur construction.
Examples
"Le climat influe sur notre humeur."
Natural Translation
The climate influences our mood.

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