dictate in French
dictate in French is dicter — dictate means to say words aloud for someone else to write down.
dictate in French
dicter
What does "dictate" mean?
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verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
"The executive dictated a memo to her assistant."
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verb To give orders or lay down terms with authority, often unfairly.
"The manager tried to dictate how everyone should spend their lunch break."
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noun An authoritative command or requirement.
"They followed the dictates of tradition without question."
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dictate in a sentence
- The executive dictated a memo to her assistant.
- He dictated the letter while pacing around the office.
- The manager tried to dictate how everyone should spend their lunch break.
- No country should be able to dictate policy to another.
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What is "dictate" in French?
"dictate" in French is dicter. dictate means: To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
How do you use "dictate" in a sentence?
Example: "The executive dictated a memo to her assistant." In French, "dictate" is dicter.
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