What does prononcer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word prononcer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use prononcer in French.

The word prononcer in French means pronounce, pronounce, deliver, be pronounced, decide on , come down for, not give your opinion, not give an opinion, make a speech, deliver a speech, pronounce a verdict, announce a verdict. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prononcer

pronounce

verbe transitif (dire à haute voix, articuler)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce mot est difficile à prononcer.
This word is hard to pronounce.

pronounce, deliver

verbe transitif (dire)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le président prononce son discours.
The president delivers his speech.

be pronounced

verbe pronominal (mot : se dire)

Le mot « ananas » se prononce [anana] ou [ananas].
The word "ananas" is pronounced [anana] or [ananas].

decide on , come down for

verbe pronominal (opter, exprimer un avis) (in favour of)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le médecin se prononce pour une opération.
The doctor decides on an operation.

not give your opinion, not give an opinion

locution verbale (rester neutre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce député ne se prononcera pas sans avoir rencontré les intéressés.

make a speech, deliver a speech

locution verbale (parler en public)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les mariés prononcèrent un discours lors du vin d'honneur.

pronounce a verdict, announce a verdict

locution verbale (donner un verdict)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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