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emphasize in French

emphasize in French is accentuer, souligner — emphasize means to give special importance or extra stress to something.

emphasize in French

accentuer
verb
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
souligner
verb
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

What does "emphasize" mean?

  1. verb To give special importance or extra stress to something.
    "The coach emphasized the importance of practice over talent."
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emphasize in a sentence

  • The coach emphasized the importance of practice over talent.
  • He emphasized the word "never" to make his point clear.

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What is "emphasize" in French?

"emphasize" in French is accentuer, souligner. emphasize means: To give special importance or extra stress to something.

How do you use "emphasize" in a sentence?

Example: "The coach emphasized the importance of practice over talent." In French, "emphasize" is accentuer, souligner.

Are there other ways to say "emphasize" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "emphasize": accentuer, souligner.

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