tell in French
tell in French is tell, dire, se voir — tell means to give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
tell in French
tell
(archaeology) A hill or mound, originally and especially in the Middle East, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.
dire
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
se voir
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.
What does "tell" mean?
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verb To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
"She told him the good news as soon as he walked in."
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verb To narrate or recount, as in telling a story.
"Grandpa loved to tell stories about his time at sea."
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verb To order or instruct someone to do something.
"The teacher told the class to sit down."
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verb To know or work out something, often by noticing small clues.
"I could tell she was upset just by her tone of voice."
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tell in a sentence
- She told him the good news as soon as he walked in.
- Can you tell me how to get to the station?
- Grandpa loved to tell stories about his time at sea.
- The teacher told the class to sit down.
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What is "tell" in French?
"tell" in French is tell, dire, se voir. tell means: To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
How do you use "tell" in a sentence?
Example: "She told him the good news as soon as he walked in." In French, "tell" is tell, dire, se voir.
Are there other ways to say "tell" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "tell": tell, dire, se voir.
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