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prononcer

to pronounce

verb proh-nohn-SEH Less Common
Communication Speech

Origin: Latin pronuntiare

Also means

to deliver (a verdict)

Usage Note

Prononcer covers speaking a sound clearly, delivering a speech or ruling (prononcer un jugement = 'to deliver a verdict'), and in the reflexive se prononcer means 'to give one's opinion' or 'to make a ruling'. The noun la prononciation is a direct cognate.

Examples

"Il prononce bien le français."

Natural Translation

He pronounces French well.

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