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influer

influence

verb an-floo-EH Rare

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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