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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
verb
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
obtenir
verb
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
causer
verb
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
réaliser
verb
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
déduire
verb
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
raisonner
verb
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.

What does "elicit" mean?

  1. 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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