elicit in French
elicit in French is susciter, obtenir, causer — elicit means to draw out a response, reaction, or piece of information from someone, often through careful questioning.
elicit in French
susciter
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
obtenir
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
causer
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
réaliser
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
déduire
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
raisonner
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
What does "elicit" mean?
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verb To draw out a response, reaction, or piece of information from someone, often through careful questioning.
"The lawyer's question was designed to elicit a confession."
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elicit in a sentence
- The lawyer's question was designed to elicit a confession.
- Her joke elicited a round of laughter from the audience.
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What is "elicit" in French?
"elicit" in French is susciter, obtenir, causer. elicit means: To draw out a response, reaction, or piece of information from someone, often through careful questioning.
How do you use "elicit" in a sentence?
Example: "The lawyer's question was designed to elicit a confession." In French, "elicit" is susciter, obtenir, causer.
Are there other ways to say "elicit" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "elicit": susciter, obtenir, causer, réaliser, déduire, raisonner.
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