English–French
“brandish” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁɑ̃diʁ/
Example
Il brandit un drapeau pendant la manifestation.
He brandished a flag during the demonstration.
How to say “brandish” in French
“Brandish” in French is brandir.
A hand lifts an object high and waves it so others notice it or feel challenged.
Example sentences with brandir
Pendant le débat, elle brandit un argument convaincant.
During the debate, she brandished a convincing argument.
Tips for using brandir
- Brandir is a transitive verb, so the object follows it directly without a preposition, as in brandir un drapeau.