imply in French
imply in French is impliquer, sous-entendre, insinuer — imply means to suggest something indirectly without stating it outright.
imply in French
impliquer
(transitive, of a proposition) To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.
sous-entendre
(transitive, of a proposition) To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.
insinuer
(transitive, of a proposition) To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.
impliquer
(transitive, of a person) To suggest by logical inference.
What does "imply" mean?
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verb To suggest something indirectly without stating it outright.
"His silence seemed to imply that he disagreed with the plan."
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verb To lead logically to a conclusion; to have as a necessary consequence.
"If every bird has feathers, being a bird implies having feathers."
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imply in a sentence
- His silence seemed to imply that he disagreed with the plan.
- Her tone implied that she wasn't convinced.
- If every bird has feathers, being a bird implies having feathers.
- Owning a car usually implies having to pay for fuel and insurance.
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What is "imply" in French?
"imply" in French is impliquer, sous-entendre, insinuer. imply means: To suggest something indirectly without stating it outright.
How do you use "imply" in a sentence?
Example: "His silence seemed to imply that he disagreed with the plan." In French, "imply" is impliquer, sous-entendre, insinuer.
Are there other ways to say "imply" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "imply": impliquer, sous-entendre, insinuer.
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