English–French

“advise against” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/dekɔ̃seje/

Example

Je te déconseille ce film.

I advise you against watching this film.

Illustration for déconseiller (advise against)

How to say “advise against” in French

“Advise against” in French is déconseiller.

A hand pulls a recommendation back from a person or choice, marking it as something to avoid.

Full entry for déconseiller: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with déconseiller

On m'a déconseillé cet achat.

I was advised against this purchase.

Tips for using déconseiller

  • In déconseiller à quelqu'un de faire quelque chose, the person follows à and the action follows de.

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